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FIFA World Cup 26 Vancouver™ - 500 Days To Go!
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Welcome to the first edition of our bi-monthly newsletter, Road to Vancouver 2026! We’re excited to share updates, events and behind-the-scenes insights as we countdown to FIFA World Cup 26™. Thank you for joining us on this unforgettable journey!
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(L to R: Royce Chwin, President and CEO of Destination Vancouver; Maya Lange, Vice President of Global Marketing at Destination BC; Peter Montopoli, Chief Tournament Officer at FIFA Canada; Victor Montagliani, President of Concacaf and FIFA Vice President; Rehana Din, Chief Operations Officer of B.C. Pavilion Corporation; Chris May, General Manager at BC Place Vancouver; Jessie Adcock, Lead of FIFA World Cup 26™ Vancouver Host Committee)
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The excitement is building! We’re now just 500 days away from the world’s most prestigious football tournament: the FIFA World Cup 26™. On June 11, 2026, the tournament will kick-off and Canada’s first match will happen on June 12, 2026 in Toronto.
As one of the host cities, Vancouver is poised to play a starring role in this historic tournament, which will unite fans from across the globe. Jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, the FIFA World Cup 26™ will bring together 48 nations, the world’s best players, and millions of passionate fans for an unforgettable celebration of football.
Join the celebration! Share your love for football on social media. Post a photo or video with the hashtag #WeAre26 and tell us why you’re excited about the FIFA World Cup 26™ and what the beautiful game means to you. Post it
on Instagram, Facebook,
and X!
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FIFA World Cup 26™ Vancouver Host Committee: Exciting preparations underway Led by Jessie Adcock, the FIFA World Cup 26™ Vancouver Host Committee is gearing up for an exciting year! In partnership with the Province of BC, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations and the Government of Canada, operational planning is underway for venues, training sites and the airport. FIFA will begin activating in Vancouver, building a local team and preparing for operations. Plus, programming is in progress for the FIFA Fan Festival™ Experience. Lots more to come!
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A look back at 2024
Last year saw several milestones for Vancouver as we accelerated our preparations for the FIFA World Cup 26™. Here are some key highlights: -
February 2024: FIFA revealed the 2026 match schedule. Vancouver will host seven matches, including five group stage games and two knockout rounds—the Round of 32 and Round of 16. See the full schedule at
www.vancouverfwc26.ca/matches.
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June 2024: We announced that the FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver™ would be held at Hastings Park (PNE) from June 11 to July 19, 2026, featuring live entertainment, cultural showcases, food, and more. It will be the ultimate destination for fans without match tickets. See the full
release here.
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September 2024: We hosted a contest for BC artists to design Vancouver's Host City Poster, offering a chance to win up to $25,000 CAD. The contest has closed, and the winner will be announced soon. See the full
release here.
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July 2024 - January 2025: Vancouver announced a Venue-Specific Training Site at Killarney Park. This will be where global teams prepare for their World Cup matches in Vancouver. The site will feature lights, locker rooms, and a press conference room. Initial plans to use Memorial South Park as a training site were withdrawn when a letter of intent between the City/UBC/Whitecaps was signed earlier this month. Learn more at
www.vancouverfwc26.ca/training-sites.
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Renderings of FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver™ location.
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World class football coming to North America this summer!
The FIFA Club World Cup™ is set to captivate football fans as the top 32 clubs from around the world face-off in the United States from June 14 to July 13, 2025. And Vancouver has a special reason to cheer. Vancouver Whitecaps alumni and Canada’s Men’s National Team Captain Alphonso Davies is set to hit the pitch with German club Bayern Munich. Or hit the road to Lumen Field to check out Paris St. Germain, Inter Milan, River Plate, Botafogo and more compete for the title of best club in the world! For more information on the FIFA Club World Cup™ or to purchase tickets, please
visit www.fifa.com/tickets or
check out the match schedule.
British Columbia Tourism Football Club: Uniting for FIFA World Cup 26™.
As the countdown to FIFA World Cup 26™ begins, the British Columbia Tourism Football Club (BC Tourism FC) is working to ensure this global event delivers lasting benefits for BC’s tourism sector. Bringing together key partners Destination BC, Indigenous Tourism BC, Destination Canada, the BC Destination Marketing Organization Association (BCDMOA), the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport, and the City of Vancouver, BC Tourism FC focuses on amplifying BC’s vibrant destinations and unique experiences for fans and visitors alike. Together, we’re creating opportunities to showcase British Columbia on the world stage, before, during, and long after the tournament. Learn more about our team
at www.bctourismfc.ca.
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Stay in the loop for the latest updates and answers to your burning questions. We’ve got you covered!
Where can I get my tickets for FIFA World Cup 26™?
Fans can pre-register now
at www.fifa.com/tickets to get exclusive updates on tickets and hospitality packages. Pre-register today!
How can I sign-up to volunteer for FIFA World Cup 26™?
The FIFA World Cup 26 Vancouver™ Host Committee team is working to develop the volunteer program. More information will be made available later in 2025. For general information on FIFA’s volunteer program please
visit www.fifa.com/volunteers.
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Stay tuned for some exciting announcements to come including the reveal of our winning artist of the Host City Poster contest in March. Additionally, volunteer recruitment launches later this year, along with FIFA World Cup 26™ merchandise hitting the FIFA store, and tickets and the Final Draw to determine teams are also on the horizon.
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