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Toronto Named Candidate Host City under United 2026 Bid for the 2026 FIFA World Cuptm


Toronto has been named as a candidate host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cuptm that would take place in Canada, Mexico and the United States

TORONTO, March 16, 2018 /CNW/ - Toronto has been named as a candidate host city as part of the United 2026 bid to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cuptm in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Earlier this week, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, announced the Government of Canada's support-in-principle for United 2026.

Held every four years, the FIFA World Cuptm is the most prestigious tournament of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). Co-hosting this international event, watched by billions of people worldwide, would provide considerable sport, social, community, cultural and economic benefits, as well as showcase Canada around the world.

While Canada has never hosted the FIFA World Cuptm for men, it has successfully hosted other FIFA competitions at different levels, including the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015tm. This record-setting tournament was held in six cities and provinces from coast to coast across the country. The 1.35 million spectators who attended the newly expanded 24-team competition were responsible for an economic impact of nearly half a billion dollars.

The soccer governing bodies for Canada, Mexico and the United States jointly announced on April 10, 2017, that they would pursue a bid for the 2026 FIFA World Cuptm.

The importance of the Canada-United States-Mexico relationship is reflected in our strong diplomatic, cultural, educational and commercial relations. Canada remains committed to strengthening its multi-faceted relationship with its North American friends and allies. The collaboration of our three governments in support of the United Bid for the 2026 FIFA World Cuptm is another example of how much our three countries can achieve when we work together toward common goals.

On June 13, 2018, FIFA will announce if United 2026, Morocco, or neither bidder will host the 2026 FIFA World CupTM.

Quotes

"Hosting major sporting events allows Canadian athletes to compete at home in front of their families, friends and fans. It is also a significant opportunity for Canadians to witness, first-hand, world-class sport competitions. I am thrilled that Toronto is one of the candidate host cities because what better place to host the 2026 FIFA World Cuptm than in our multicultural cities, where every team is a home team!"

?The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, and Member of Parliament (Etobicoke North)

"On behalf of Canada Soccer, we congratulate the City of Toronto for their inclusion in the Bid Book and thank them for their unwavering support of the United Bid. We would like to thank the Government of Canada for their commitment to the United Bid for the 2026 FIFA World Cuptm, and look forward to working with our Candidate Host Cities and government partners as we continue our efforts to secure the right to host the largest sporting event in the world."

?Steven Reed, President of Canada Soccer and Co-Chair of the United 2026 Bid Committee

"Hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cuptm is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to showcase Toronto to the world. We will be ready to welcome athletes, officials, spectators and the soccer community from around the world to Toronto in 2026, and are very committed to working with FIFA and the United Bid Committee to ensure a highly successful event."

?His Worship John Tory, Mayor of Toronto

Quick Facts

The three Canadian candidate host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cuptm are Toronto, Montréal and Edmonton.

The FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 and the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Canada 2014 helped generate $493.6 million in economic activity for Canada.

The Government of Canada is the single largest investor in Canada's sport system, promoting sport participation among all Canadians and providing support for young athletes, their national and multisport organizations, and the hosting of international events so that our athletes can compete with the best.

If the event is awarded to United 2026, the Government of Canada will provide up to $5 million to support continued development of event plans and budgets that will inform future decisions around specific funding for the event.

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Government of Canada Announces its Support-in-Principle for the United 2026 bid to Co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cuptm in Canada, Mexico and the United States

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