Canada’s first World Cup sparks excitement and backlash; Locals question $1B investment per city amid soaring hotel prices, housing black markets, disrupted daily life and skepticism over FIFA revenues

What should be a celebration of football may be a nightmare of costs and logistics for fans flying to North America, says sports writer Michael Church.

In our latest episode of the breakdown, Channel 4 News looks at everything that has gone wrong so far in the buildup to the 2026 World Cup, from sky-rocketing match ticket prices…

As this year's edition of the global competition gets underway, it is rife with barriers to entry and fears that fans will have to worry about more than team's performances

FIFA expects up to $13 billion in World Cup revenue while US and Canadian host cities face hundreds of millions in costs, fueling political backlash and

This morning, we’re looking at the 2026 World Cup, which kicks off this afternoon. While it will be a costly event for fans, those in host cities were hoping it’s an economic…

Group B will get underway today in Canada, while the World Cup remains mired in controversy over a visible lack of attendees due to an ongoing ticket price crisis

Canada’s big day has finally arrived. The Canucks are about to become the latest nation to host a World Cup match on home soil, kicking off their campaign against Bosnia and…

It comes after there were thousands of empty seats in just the second match of the tournament between South Africa and Czech Republic on Thursday evening

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Empty seats at stadiums due to exorbitant ticket prices will continue to be a main topic of discussion at the World Cup.

VANCOUVER, June 12 : Toronto may have hosted Canada's first men's World Cup match on home soil, but after Friday's 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina all eyes now turn to the…

In the run-up to Canada’s 1-1 tie match against Bosnia-Herzegovina, questions loomed about the city’s readiness and the tournament’s costs. None of that mattered to thrilled fans…

Canada’s first World Cup sparks excitement and backlash; Locals question $1B investment per city amid soaring hotel prices, housing black markets, disrupted daily life and…

Downtown Vancouver has become overrun with green and gold. Australian fans have become inescapable and their optimism for how they team may go contagious.