51 h. ago Here's how much it will cost you to score FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets in Toronto

You might want to start a conversation early about how you plan to make rent next summer if you're considering attending the FIFA World Cup.On Wednesday, the first batch of fans successfully completed the Visa presale draw, granting them the right to purchase tickets for the FIFA World Cup.While there was massive interest in the first of many presale draws, little was known about the cost of tickets for each round of the tournament.Six matches of next year's 48-team tournament are being held in Toronto, while seven will be played in Vancouver. Toronto has been awarded the rights to host Canada's opening group stage game, four other group stage games, and a round of 32 game. Meanwhile, Vancouver will host two Canada games, three other group stage games, and a pair of knockout games in the round of 32 and round of 16.The Athletic's Henry Bushnell compiled a price list for each match of the tournament, sourced from fans who were lucky enough to get through the firs...

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3 d. ago Airbnb wants exemption during FIFA World Cup in Vancouver, but Eby says ‘no’

The report, from Deloitte, projects a shortfall of 70,000 nights during the tournament's busiest stretch and warns that the gap could drive up hotel prices by 200 per cent.

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3 d. ago As FIFA ticket sales finally arrive, so do the World Cup scammers

The rise of AI means an expected explosion of bots and scammers preying on World Cup ticket hopefuls.

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5 d. ago FIFA gives Vancouver coed rec teams game of a lifetime to help promote World Cup festivities

Urban Rec squads were surprised when they found out their Sunday game was going to have a big-time feel to it, complete with a film crew

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8 d. ago Why B.C. Place won’t keep the grass growing after FIFA World Cup

Patrick Johnston: The logistics of B.C. Place mean that having a natural grass surface after next year's World Cup is pretty much impossible

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9 d. ago Meet Maple the Moose, Canada’s mascot for the FIFA 2026 World Cup

Move over Bullwinkle. Maple the Moose is here. FIFA announced Thursday that Maple, a red-clad moose will be Canada’s official mascot for the 2026 World Cup. Zayu the Jaguar and Clutch the Bald Eagle will serve as mascots for fellow co-host Mexico and the United States, respectively. “The ’26 team has just got bigger — […]

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1 week ago Toronto's Gardiner Expressway construction could actually wrap up this year

Originally projected to finish in April 2027, the Gardiner Expressway's construction is now way ahead of schedule, with the remaining work potentially wrapping up by the end of 2025, according to the City.On Tuesday, city manager Paul Johnson confirmed that construction on the aging expressway could be completed by the end of 2025 or early next year, ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, during which Toronto is set to host six games. The first soccer match kicks off on June 12, 2026. Construction on the 60-year-old highway began back in March 2024 and was initially expected to finish in April 2027. However, after an investment of $73 million from the provincial government — which allowed 24/7 work with additional equipment and faster delivery of materials — that timeline was moved up to April 2026. Now, with things "progressing very well," the City says construction is currently tracking a further six months ahead of the accelerate...

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1 week ago BMO Field midway though $146M facelift ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

The city is paying $123 million for the upgrades with MLSE, which manages the city-owned facility, contributing $23 million

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1 week ago Major work at BMO Field ahead of Toronto’s 2026 FIFA World Cup games

On Tuesday, the City of Toronto and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment revealed details of the first phase of renovations, including new screens and broadcast infrastructure.

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2 w. ago A bunch of iconic Toronto landmarks are about to get dramatic new lighting

A handful of iconic Toronto landmarks are about to get some major upgrades that will help these beloved structures shine to their maximum potential, in quite the literal sense of the term.It's apparent that beautification efforts have begun in earnest ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup games scheduled to take place in Toronto, and some major landmarks in the city are due for a refresh ahead of the big event next summer.Items before the City's Economic and Community Development Committee and the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place in September detail plans to upgrade lighting on a trio of structures: the Prince Edward (Bloor) Viaduct, Princes' Gates, and the Automotive Building.The Prince Edward Viaduct spanning the Don Valley was modified with an award-winning structure known as the Luminous Veil in 2003, estimated to have saved over 150 lives since its installation. This pedestrian-proof barrier — built in response to the bridge's growing notoriety ...

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2 w. ago Canadian kids can become Official Match Ball Carriers at the FIFA World Cup 26™

The FIFA World Cup is coming to Canada next year, and Kia is giving young soccer fans the chance of a lifetime: to step onto the pitch as an Official Match Ball Carrier.That’s right! A few lucky Canadian youths will get to walk onto the field, deliver the official match ball to the referee, and kick off the action at one of the Canadian-hosted matches in Toronto or Vancouver.However, it gets even more exciting, as Kia will also select seven standout soccer players from this group to represent Canada at the Official Match Ball Carrier (OMBC) Cup. The OMBC Cup is an international tournament scheduled to take place in Los Angeles in 2026. These young athletes will get to compete against teams from 9 other countries, showing off their skills on the global stage!How it all worksThink a kid you know has what it takes? Parents and guardians can register boys 13 and under (born between April 1, 2012, and July 31, 2016) to take part in regional tryouts happening across the country this...

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3 w. ago Fans struggle to access FIFA World Cup tickets for Toronto games

If you're looking to get your hands on FIFA World Cup tickets for next year, you're "almost there."At least, that's the message you might get when entering the first presale draw for next year's event, which went live today in North America and around the world.Entry for the FIFA World Cup ticket lottery opened at 11 a.m. The men's World Cup will be held in Canada, Mexico, and the United States in 2026, with Toronto and Vancouver the two Canadian host cities.In our own experience, the whole process took just under an hour.Joining the queue moments after it opened via both a mobile device and a laptop, we were met with a spinning circle and a message that said "almost there" for upwards of 30 minutes before a 20-minute countdown timer appeared.To enter the draw, you must be the cardholder (primary or secondary) of a valid, unexpired Visa debit card, credit card, or reloadable prepaid card enabled with 3D Secure, as the draw is run in ...

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3 w. ago Pelley: MLSE explored all options before having Argos play 3 home games abroad in ’26

Keith Pelley says Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment examined all options before deciding to have the Toronto Argonauts play three home games in 2026 in other CFL venues due to the FIFA World Cup. The Argos and B.C. Lions will play home games away from their respective venues during FIFA’s World Cup. Soccer’s men’s world […]

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3 w. ago Here's how to get tickets for Toronto games in FIFA World Cup lottery

Fans will be one step closer to getting their hands on FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets this week.The first ticket lottery process begins on Wednesday, Sept. 10, and continues until Friday, Sept. 19, though you'll need a Visa to ultimately purchase tickets.Potential buyers can go to FIFA's website to register for the draw and will be asked to create an account or log in to their previously existing one. Beginning Wednesday, fans will be asked to fill out a comprehensive form that will allow them to enter a lottery system to hopefully secure their seats for the World Cup.FIFA previously announced that tickets for group-stage matches will begin at US$60 (C$82). Other ticket prices have yet to be revealed.This initial presale is expected to include roughly one million tickets. Fans can purchase up to four tickets per game for up to 10 matches."With just ten months to go until the FIFA World Cup 26 kicks off, we are excited to launch the first phase of t...

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