Soccer fans across the globe are thrilled today to be learning that FIFA has approved an expanded competition format for the 2026 Men's World Cup — a move that will not only significantly increase the number of total matches played, but should equate to even higher economic gains for"Based on a thorough review that considered sporting integrity, player welfare, team travel, commercial and sporting attractiveness, as well as team and fan experience, the FIFA Council unanimously approved...
With the approval of this expansion, 48 teams will now play a staggering 104 games over six weeks in June and July of 2026 across Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. All 16 North American host cities are expected to host more matches than previously expected, though it is not clear how many each city will get. The only two Canadian host cities in the competition, Vancouver and Toronto, had previously been guaranteed at least 10 matches each.
“complete revamp of BMO field”? In what alternate universe is this happening?