FIFA World Cup

• Trump says Canada, Mexico tensions will make 2026 World Cup ‘more exciting’

  U.S. President Donald Trump created a task force Friday to prepare for the 2026 World Cup hosted by North America at a time when his tariffs have ratcheted up tensions.

  Sports

  Mar 7
  
• FIFA World Cup: 3 nations to host in 2030, Saudi Arabia in 2034

  FIFA and Saudi officials have said hosting the 2034 tournament can accelerate change, including more freedoms and rights for women.

  Sports

  Dec 11, 2024
  
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• Toronto councillor resigns from FIFA committee amid sex assault trial

  The decision comes in the middle of an Ontario Court of Justice trial in which Michael Thompson is fighting two counts of sexual assault, following a 2022 Muskoka cottage weekend.

  Politics

  Oct 25, 2024
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• 60% of British Columbians say hosting FIFA World Cup games ‘not worth’ price tag

  A recent poll found that 60 per cent of British Columbians and 61 per cent of residents in Metro Vancouver said the World Cup games in Vancouver in 2026 are “not worth it.”

  Economy

  Jul 5, 2024
• Soccer player unions launch legal action against FIFA over ‘endless’ games

  'The most in-demand players are now part of an endless schedule of games,' one union leader said. The players' unions say the current schedule 'violates the rights of players.'

  Sports

  Jun 13, 2024
• Ottawa providing $104M to help Toronto host FIFA World Cup games

  The federal government will provide the city of Toronto with $104 million to help the city host six matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

  Canada

  May 3, 2024
• Toronto mayor releases 2026 FIFA World Cup plans, committees

  Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow unveiled further details to the planning and committee structure to ensure the 2026 FIFA World Cup Games are a success.

  Politics

  Mar 20, 2024
• Stretch of Gardiner Expressway reducing to 2 lanes in both directions for 3 years

  Starting as soon as late March, only two lanes of the Gardiner will be open in each direction between Dufferin Street and Strachan Avenue.

  Traffic

  Feb 13, 2024
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• Canada to stage 13 games at 2026 FIFA World Cup between Toronto and Vancouver

  Canada will host 13 of the 104 games at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with seven in Vancouver and six in Toronto. The 2026 tournament kicks off June 11 in Mexico City.

  Sports

  Feb 4, 2024
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• BC Place will need a FIFA facelift, but the price tag remains unclear

  B.C. PavCo, the Crown corporation that owns the stadium, has released a request for proposals seeking a construction manager to oversee a list of a dozen upgrades.

  Sports

  Dec 12, 2023