US EditionB.C. Economy Will Get a Kick Out of Hosting FIFA World Cup Games, Government Says
- FIFA has announced that Vancouver will serve as one of the official locations for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, with BC Place Stadium set to host seven matches during the tournament.
- Vancouver was selected from 22 candidate cities in April 2022 as part of Canada’s joint hosting with the US and Mexico for the largest ever World Cup.
- Organizers revealed that the total expenses for hosting the event have increased substantially, reaching an estimated range of $483 million to $581 million, which includes costs across the city, province, and stadium improvements, while the anticipated economic benefits are expected to surpass $1 billion.
- Authorities project an influx of one million out-of-province visitors from 2026 through 2031, which is expected to bring in upwards of $1 billion in expenditures and support the creation of over 18,000 new jobs, boosting the tourism sector and local economy in Vancouver.
- This event marks the first FIFA Men's World Cup matches on Canadian soil and is expected to raise British Columbia’s global profile while inspiring new generations of soccer players.
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