The cost for B.C. to host seven FIFA Word Cup games in 2026 could be up to $43 million more than the last highest estimate. <\/p>\n
The province says the net core costs of hosting seven FIFA World Cup games in 2026 remains to be within the same estimates as a year ago – within the range of $85 million and $145 million – but the gross core hosting costs have jumped once again.<\/p>\n
The estimated gross core hosting costs are now between $532 million on the low end and $624 million on the high end, according to a news release from the Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Ministry Tuesday (June 24).<\/p>\n
\n@todayinbc<\/a> B.C. says hosting seven FIFA World Cup 2026 games could cost up to $624 million, a jump from last year’s estimates. However, with projected revenue factored in, the province maintains the net cost will still fall between $85 million and $145 million—on par with previous forecasts. The games at BC Place include two featuring Canada’s men’s team, but questions remain about the long-term tourism benefits of such mega-events. #FIFA2026<\/a> #WorldCup2026<\/a> #Vancouver2026<\/a> #BCPlace<\/a> #SoccerInCanada<\/a> #EventCosts<\/a> #TourismDebate<\/a> #CanadaMenSoccer<\/a> #PublicSpending<\/a> #BCPolitics<\/a> #bcnews<\/a> \u266c original sound – Today In BC<\/a><\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n