FIFA World Cup

• Canada denies entry to Iranian football boss, but initially was granted permit

  Negar Mojtahedi broke the story that Taj was on his way to the FIFA congress in Vancouver on Thursday, but was put back on a plane shortly after landing in Toronto.

  Canada

  Apr 29
  
• Anand backs report Iran soccer officials had Canada entry permission revoked

  Iranian state media says Iranian Football Federation president Mehdi Taj, a former IRGC commander, and two other Iranian officials were denied entry after arriving in Canada.

  Canada

  Apr 29
  
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• Toronto looking to nearby regions to increase paramedic response for FIFA World Cup

  If approved by city council, the plan would be executed on 10 'high demand' days between June 11 and July 2, 2026, which is when Toronto is hosting FIFA matches.

  Sports

  Apr 28
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• FIFA president’s people wanted a motorcade escort for him while in Vancouver. Police said no

  Global News learned that Gianni Infantino wanted a full motorcade escort while he is in Vancouver so that he can travel without disruption and go through traffic lights.

  Politics

  Apr 28
• FIFA security costs still a mystery but there will be more police ‘than ever before’

  Dave Jones, Vancouver's head of safety and security for FIFA, said that while the tournament is underway, there will be more police in the city than ever before.

  Economy

  Apr 27
• Toronto unveils plans for mainly free FIFA Fan Fest, but budget hole remains

  Between June 11 and July 19, the City of Toronto will hold 22 days of fan events at the Fort York National Historic Site and the Bentway.

  Canada

  Apr 27
• Toronto looks to charge admission to previously free FIFA World Cup parties

  A report going to the city's executive committee said the costs of hosting fan-focused events at the Fort York National Historic Site and the Bentway had increased.

  Canada

  Apr 15
• Ahead of World Cup, ICE says its agents don’t carry guns in Canada

  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says its agents in Canada don’t carry firearms, following questions about a potential ICE presence at upcoming FIFA World Cup games.

  Canada

  Apr 6
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• Many FIFA World Cup visitors are planning trips outside Toronto, report hints

  Thousands of soccer fans descending on Toronto for the FIFA World Cup are planning trips outside of the city, a new report suggests.

  Canada

  Apr 2
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• Bosnia to play Canada in Toronto World Cup game. Resale tickets come at steep cost

  Even though Canada's opponent for its World Cup opener in Toronto was just determined Tuesday, many of the resale tickets left for the international match come at a steep cost.

  Canada

  Apr 1