B.C. will get an economic boost from hosting the FIFA World Cup games, government says | Unpublished
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Publication Date: June 24, 2025 - 16:06

B.C. will get an economic boost from hosting the FIFA World Cup games, government says

June 24, 2025
There is less than a year to go before Vancouver is on the global stage hosting seven FIFA World Cup soccer games, and leaders are promoting the economic benefits of spending hundreds of millions of dollars on the international showcase.A joint statement from B.C. Tourism Minister Spencer Chandra Herbert and Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says one million additional out-of-province visitors are expected between 2026 and 2031, generating more than $1 billion in spending.


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