In Montreal, they’re not preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Canadian tourism officials are basking in the glow of another successful Formula 1 race last month and getting set for the city’s summer jazz festival—the world’s largest—all while commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Summer Olympics, culminating in The Great Nadia Gathering, where 50 people named Nadia will be chosen in a drawing and get to meet ’76 Games gymnastics legend Nadia Comăneci.
In Chicago, they’re not preparing for the World Cup, either.
While FIFA organizers are still trying to unload tickets to the U.S. Men’s National Team June 12 opener against Paraguay in Los Angeles, Chi-town saw off the USMNT in a warmup game against Germany before a packed house at Soldier Field. Then there are concerts to plan for at the 102-year-old venue: piano-flipping country star Morgan Wallen, folk pop favorite Ed Sheeran and reggaeton superstar Karol G.
Minneapolis has other things to do this summer, too, including a two-night WWE Summer Slam, the six-day Special Olympics USA Games and a visit from the Savannah Bananas.
