Hosting Costs for 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver Double, May Hit $581M

Hosting Costs for 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver Double, May Hit $581M
Crews work on the turf at B.C. Place during a FIFA World Cup 2026 update in Vancouver, April 30, 2024. The Canadian Press/Ethan Cairns
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Organizers of the seven FIFA World Cup soccer matches coming to Vancouver in 2026 say the estimated cost of hosting the event has more than doubled in the last two years.
The latest estimates put the price tag at between $483 million and $581 million, including costs for the city, the province and stadium upgrades.