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While the total number of games remains unknown, the province anticipates the games will cost $260 million and expect a return of $1 billion on the investment.
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The provinceB次元官网网址檚 negotiators still need to hammer out the details with FIFA. Mark said she intends to be transparent with British Columbians about the negotiations and the final details when they become available.
Toronto was also announced as a host city, but Edmonton was not successful in its bid.
Sixty games are to be played in the U.S., including all from the quarterfinals on. Canada and Mexico are to host 10 games each. This will be the first World Cup with three co-hosts.
Vancouver has been officially announced as a host city
B次元官网网址� Cole Schisler (@SchislerCole)
Chicago, Minneapolis and Arizona dropped out in March 2018 because of what city officials said were burdensome financial demands by FIFA. At the time, Charlotte, North Carolina; Las Vegas; Salt Lake City; and Tampa, Florida, were cut.
FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, withdrew in April.
Montreal dropped out last August after the Quebec provincial government withdrew its support. It was replaced in April by Vancouver, which made an initial bid in 2017. However, Premier John Horgan said in March 2018 it had been rejected because it refused to comply with FIFAB次元官网网址檚 requirements that include tax waivers and putting agreements under Swiss law.
Vancouver will play host to the Invictus Games in 2025 at nearby Rogers Arena. The city is exploring a bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics, which is led by Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Wautuh First Nations. Mark said she was thrilled to B次元官网网址渨elcome the worldB次元官网网址� to B.C.
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-With files from the Canadian Press
cole.schisler@bpdigital.ca
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