Toronto World Cup costs go up again, will property taxpayers be on the hook?

The cost of hosting World Cup matches in Toronto has risen again and now sits at almost $100 million more than initially estimated, with the competition still more than two years away. A Monday report written by City of Toronto staff now pegs the cost of hosting six World Cup matches at $380 million. Last … Read more

World Cup to boost Toronto, Vancouver tourism, but how much is unclear

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 5, 2024 1:14 pm Updated February 5, 2024 1:54 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto and Vancouver are set to get a tourism boost from the World Cup, but one expert says to be wary of rosy projections. FIFA announced on … Read more

Ontario agrees to pitch almost $100M to Toronto’s FIFA World Cup hosting plan

The Ford government has confirmed it will send Toronto almost $100 million in “conditional” funding to host matches as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Toronto is currently set to hold at least five World Cup games at BMO Field when Canada, Mexico and the United States host the next world soccer tournament together. … Read more