FIFA World Cup

• Toronto council approves next steps to define funding, partnership for FIFA World Cup 2026

  Toronto city council says it has authorized next steps to solidify partnership, funding agreements between all levels of government and Canada Soccer ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026.

  Canada

  Jul 21
  
• Canadian Women’s National Team qualifies for 2023 FIFA World Cup

  With a 1-0 victory over Panama at the CONCACAF W Championship match on Friday night, the team secured their eighth-consecutive spot at the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

  Sports

  Jul 9
  
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• Cost estimates for Toronto to host 5 World Cup matches go up: city staff

  In a staff report, the capital and operating costs prediction for hosting five World Cup games has increased from $290 million to $300 million.

  Sports

  Jul 6
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• Edmonton loses bid to host 2026 World Cup: ‘I’m disappointed’

  'I am disappointed to announce that Edmonton was not successful in our bid for the FIFA World Cup in 2026,' Mayor Sohi said.

  Sports

  Jun 16
• Toronto, Vancouver among cities selected to host 2026 FIFA World Cup

  Edmonton was also in the running, but was not among the cities announced today by FIFA.

  Sports

  Jun 16
• Vancouver chosen to host FIFA World Cup 2026 games as part of North American bid

  After withdrawing from consideration in 2018 only to return earlier this year, FIFA has chosen Vancouver as one of the 16 cities to host games during the World Cup games in 2026. 

  Sports

  Jun 16
• FIFA to announce 2026 World Cup sites, paring from 17, on Thursday

  FIFA is preparing to announce on Thursday the 2026 World Cup sites — and make high-profile cuts — for the tournament that will be co-hosted between the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

  Sports

  Jun 15
• How 2 international players for HFX Wanderers have found a soccer home in Halifax

  Andre Rampersad and Alex Marshall have travelled quite a distance to play soccer for the HFX Wanderers of the Canadian Premier League — and both say it was an easy decision.

  Sports

  May 13
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• Mayor likes Edmonton’s chances for 2026 FIFA World Cup, confident feds will help

  Edmonton expects FIFA will make a decision on host cities for the 2026 World Cup in April.

  Canada

  Mar 30
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• Canada outclasses USA in World Cup qualifier in Hamilton

  Canada solidified its place at the top of the CONCACAF World Cup qualifying table thanks to a 2-0 win over the United States in Hamilton.

  Sports

  Jan 30