World Cup Bid

• Canadian soccer stalwarts say co-hosting 2026 World Cup could transform the sport in Canada

  The joint North American bid of Canada, Mexico and the U.S. — branded "United 2026" — is favoured to come out on top over rival bidder Morocco, with FIFA member countries set to vote Wednesday.

  Canada

  Jun 10, 2018
  
• Edmonton’s airport receives low marks in FIFA World Cup evaluation

  A spokesperson for the Edmonton International Airport says it was fair for FIFA to question the airport as an "international gateway".

  Sports

  Jun 5, 2018
  
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• Jon McComb: B.C. and Chicago were right, the World Cup was a bad bet

  The notoriously-corrupt FIFA was asking cities to cut a no-dollar-figure deal that could be changed at any time, writes Jon McComb.

  Economy

  Mar 15, 2018
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• Federal government officially throws support behind unified 2026 World Cup bid

  Canada, Mexico and the U.S. are up against Morocco to host the men's soccer showcase. Their bid books go to FIFA at the end of the week with a decision to be made June 13.

  Canada

  Mar 13, 2018
• No movement on idea to build mid-sized stadium in Edmonton despite soccer’s successes

  With all kinds of encouraging signs that soccer in Canada, and specifically in Edmonton, is on the upswing, the owner of FC Edmonton doesn't see any thing new that he's hyped about in efforts to get a mid-sized stadium built in our city.

  Sports

  Oct 5, 2017
• Commonwealth Stadium would get real grass for World Cup year: Edmonton staff

  If the FIFA World Cup comes to Commonwealth Stadium in 2026, the field will need replacing. City officials have now confirmed the plan in the bid submitted Tuesday.

  Politics

  Sep 6, 2017