Toronto's 2026 FIFA World Cup hosting cost increased to $380M due to a sixth group stage match, inflation, updated price estimates, and safety/security requirements.

Toronto's cost to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches has increased to $380 million, $80 million more than the previous 2022 forecast. The additional cost is attributed to Toronto being awarded a sixth group stage match, along with inflationary uncertainty, updated price estimates, and safety and security requirements. The city had initially pitched hosting the games in 2018 with an estimated cost between $30 million and $45 million.

February 26, 2024
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