After spending more than a billion dollars for 13 World Cup games, Canada’s two host cities should have a frank discussion about how these kind of mega-tournaments are best paid for in the future, the head of Toronto’s host authority says.
Sharon Bollenbach, executive director of the FIFA World Cup 2026 for the City of Toronto, acknowledged the combined municipal, provincial and federal spending for the marquee tournament has given some people sticker shock. It’s expected to cost around $380-million to host six games in Toronto. In Vancouver, hosting costs could top $700-million.
