Ottawa providing $104M to help Toronto host FIFA World Cup games

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow came wearing shin pads, running shoes, soccer scarf and a smile. The federal government came with $104.34 million to help cover the costs of the Toronto end of the 2026 World Cup. The funding announcement, made Friday morning at BMO Field where the city will stage six games two years from … Read more

US, Mexico Withdraw Joint Bid for 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Last Updated: April 30, 2024, 11:45 IST Los Angeles, United States of America (USA) Last year’s women’s World Cup was held in Australia and New Zealand. (AP Photo) The US and Mexico withdrawal leaves two rival bids vying for the tournament — a joint bid from Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands and a solo bid … Read more

Deepika Padukone shines in elegant shimmery saree as presenter at BAFTA 2024 |

Deepika Padukone is all set to mark her presence at the British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) 2024 as a presenter. The actress made a stunning fashion statement for the award function by choosing to adorn a saree at the red carpet. Deepika treated her fans to a sneak peek of her BAFTA … Read more

Canada to stage 13 games at 2026 FIFA World Cup between Toronto and Vancouver

Canada will host 13 of the 104 games at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with seven in Vancouver and six in Toronto. As expected, the U.S. will stage the lion’s share of the action — with 78 games — at the expanded 48-team soccer showcase. Like Canada, Mexico will host 13 games. The 2026 tournament will … Read more

New York’s MetLife Stadium To Undergo Seat Transformation As It Looks To Host 2026 World Cup Final

Development for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is already underway with selected venues across the host nations drawing up plans to be ready for hosting the tournament’s matches. The next World Cup will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with the final scheduled for July 19th, 2026. The 16 venues and host … Read more

Mary Earps Goalkeeper Shirt Sells Out In Five Minutes

After months of petitions being signed by football fans all over the globe, the world’s best sportswear brand, Nike, agreed to sell England’s female goalkeeper shirts. The final of the 2022 UEFA European Championships marked the most-watched women’s football game on UK television. More than a record-breaking 87,100 fans attended the England Lionesses match against … Read more