World Cup a Mixed Bag Money Wise for Canada

By Anonymous (not verified), May 20, 2026

From Front Office Sports

Canada ⬆⬇ The cost to cohost the 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup is estimated at $775 million (CAD 1.066 million), according to a new report from the country’s Parliamentary Budget Office. Canada is hosting 13 of the 104 World Cup matches, which it’s cohosting along with Mexico and the U.S. The estimated cost per game in Canada is about $60 million (CAD 82 million), based on past public spending to host World Cup events.

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