More on World Cup

• Trump won’t hesitate to postpone World Cup final over Canadian wildfire smoke: U.S. ambassador

  U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra said conversations with FIFA were currently taking place about the air quality ahead of the final between Spain and Argentina.

  Sports

  Jul 17
• Vancouver working to avoid ‘the great sigh’ following FIFA World Cup excitement

  Vancouver was one of 16 cities across Canada, the U.S. and Mexico that hosted the tournament, which will conclude with Sunday's final between Argentina and Spain in New Jersey.

  Economy

  Jul 16
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• Tom Cruise to join FIFA World Cup 2026 closing ceremony

  The 'Top Gun' star will make a special appearance during the show, which will feature performances from Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams and IShowSpeed.

  Entertainment

  Jul 15
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• Ridership for World Cup matches shoots past World Series figures, Metrolinx says

  Over the six FIFA match days in the city, an average of 30,000 passengers used either the GO train or UP Express, according to the provincial transit agency. 

  Politics

  Jul 10
• What will Vancouver look like now FIFA World Cup has moved on?

  According to a Vancouver host committee spokesperson, event-related dressing, including most banners and some wayfinding signage, will remain in place until late July.

  Canada

  Jul 8
• Toronto transit ridership surges after service ramped up for World Cup matches

  The Toronto Transit Service said in a post on social media that ridership on routes to BMO Field and Exhibition Place jumped 42 per cent higher than figures for the year before. 

  Canada

  Jul 8
• Switzerland moves on to quarterfinals after last World Cup game at BC Place

  The tournament has injected vibrancy into Vancouver, with tourists and locals coming out to show their support for teams playing in the stadium's seven matches.

  Sports

  Jul 7
• Toronto sees modest economic boost from World Cup as city’s hosting gig nears end

  A study prepared for FIFA by Deloitte Canada found hosting the World Cup could contribute $940 million in positive economic output in the Greater Toronto Area.

  Canada

  Jul 6
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• Saskatoon World Cup watch party draws thousands for Canada’s historic game

  Although Canada lost their round of 16 matchup with Morocco, Canadian fans are still proud of the team getting further than ever before.

  Sports

  Jul 5
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• Moroccan communities celebrate World Cup win across Canada

  Canada's World Cup dream ended with a 3-0 loss to Morocco on Saturday. Moroccan communities, meanwhile, are celebrating their team's second consecutive trip to the quarter finals.

  Sports

  Jul 4