Vancouver selected to host FIFA Congress ahead of the 2026 World Cup
- The 76th FIFA Congress is scheduled to take place in Vancouver on April 30, 2026, shortly before the start of the 2026 men's World Cup, which will be jointly held by Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
- The decision to grant Canada the hosting rights over the United States and Mexico was announced during the 75th FIFA Congress held in Asuncion, Paraguay.
- The Congress will gather representatives from all 211 FIFA members, six confederations, media, and stakeholders, making it a major annual event preceding the World Cup.
- FIFA president Gianni Infantino expressed his enthusiasm about welcoming everyone to Vancouver, praising the city as an excellent location for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- The Congress is expected to boost local tourism and economic activity in Vancouver, hosting about 1,600 delegates and creating a $5 million impact before the World Cup.
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Vancouver selected to host FIFA Congress ahead of the 2026 World Cup
Vancouver will host the 76th FIFA Congress on April 30, 2026, bringing representatives of all 211 members of the world governing body of soccer to Canada ahead of the World Cup. The announcement was made Thursday at the 75th FIFA Congress in Asuncion, Paraguay. "I am delighted to confirm that t...
FIFA Congress to be held in Vancouver, B.C., ahead of 2026 men's World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino addresses the FIFA 75th Congress May 15 at the Conmebol Convention Center in Luque, Paraguay. (AP Photo/Fernando Calistro) Vancouver has emerged as the center of North American soccer, with the border city hosting the 76th FIFA Congress a month before the 2026 men’s World Cup. Leaders of FIFA, the sport’s international governing body, announced on Thursday, May 15 that the city on English Bay will hold an event br…
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