FIFA 2026 is less than a year away and we're already seeing how it will reshape the city. We wrote about how a community narrowly avoided losing public access in an important neighbourhood park, and how certain annual events will need to be cancelled or moved.
And that's not to mention the cost. The current budget to host seven games is between $530 million and $625 million, according to the most recent estimates, including a $200+ million bill for Vancouver. Yet, like the Winter Games in 2010, there may be lasting positive effects.
