Ottawa to Invest $104 Million to Help Toronto Host 2026 FIFA World Cup

Published on May 6, 2024

The federal government will pony up more than $104 million in funding to help Toronto host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The announcement comes after Ottawa’s pledge of $116 million last month to help fund the Vancouver matches, for an overall investment of more than $220 million. This is the first time the federal government has gone public with a firm dollar-figure for the games following the successful global bid. Toronto and Vancouver are the two Canadian cities set to host matches during the 2026 World Cup. Matches will also be played across the United States and Mexico. Federal Minister of Sport Carla Qualtrough said the funding earmarked for Toronto would be used to support the operation and capital expenses of the six matches hosted by Canada’s largest city....

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