World Cup Vancouver

• FIFA’s Vancouver contract could shut out businesses near BC Place

  While the FIFA 2026 World Cup is being touted as an economic boon for the City of Vancouver, it may not work out that way for some businesses close to the marquee venue.

  Sports

  Jul 17, 2025
  
• 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, 2022
  
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• World Cup: Where to watch the Croatia-France final in Vancouver

  Sunday will be a big morning for venues around the region, with thousands expected to turn out to watch the World Cup Final.

  Jul 14, 2018
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• ‘History in the making’: Vancouver Croatian community goes wild after World Cup semifinal win

  "We've been waiting for this for so long. This is huge for our country and the fans here."

  Sports

  Jul 11, 2018
• Lenarduzzi ‘disappointed’ Vancouver won’t be in World Cup, but says bid is bigger than cities

  "I also believe Canada getting the World Cup overrides the cities that will or won't be participating," said the Vancouver Whitecaps president.

  Sports

  Jun 13, 2018
• B.C. may pull Vancouver as a potential FIFA World Cup host city

  The provincial government is considering withdrawing support for a Vancouver to host games in the 2026 men's FIFA World Cup.

  Politics

  Mar 13, 2018