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B.C. Economy Will Get a Kick Out of Hosting FIFA World Cup Games, Government Says
- FIFA has officially selected Vancouver to hold seven matches during the 2026 Men's World Cup in British Columbia.
- This selection followed Canada jointly winning hosting rights with the United States and Mexico for the tournament spanning 16 cities and 104 matches.
- The event is anticipated to bring an additional one million visitors to B.C. from 2026 to 2031, resulting in expenditures exceeding $1 billion and supporting the creation of upwards of 18,000 jobs.
- Organizers reported that the total expense for hosting surged to a range of approximately $483 million up to $581 million last year, while the province's net costs were projected to fall between $85 million and $145 million.
- The tournament will provide an economic boost, community pride, and international visibility while energizing Vancouver's downtown and supporting tourism and Indigenous engagement.
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B.C. economy will get a kick out of hosting FIFA World Cup games, government says
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Businesses hope for economic boost from next year's World Cup | Los Gatan | Los Gatos, California
The countdown is on to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in the Bay Area, alongside cities across America, as well as in Canada and Mexico. The tournament is scheduled to run from June 11 to July 19, hosting 48 teams and 104 matches. But what many fans don’t necessarily think about is the behind-the-scenes side of things, and how the economic impact could benefit local businesses. “The World Cup is the largest single sporting event on…
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