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Federal government will give Toronto $104 million to help host 2026 World Cup games

Toronto is set to host six FIFA World Cup games, while the rest of the tournament will be held in Vancouver, as well as cities in the U.S., and Mexico.

Published May 3, 2024 at 2:55pm

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Federal government will give Toronto $104 million to help host 2026 World Cup games
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow delivers remarks during an announcement at Toronto's BMO Field on Friday, May 3, 2024. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press)

The federal government will provide Toronto just over $104 million in funding to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This is the first time Ottawa has provided a firm dollar-figure for the games following the successful global bid.

“Toronto will set an impressive stage to Canada as host of this international tournament,” Carla Qualtrough, Federal Minister of Sport and Physical Activity, said on Friday.

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