Major World Cup Panel at Web Summit

By Elke Porter | WBN News Vancouver | May 24, 2025

Excitement is mounting in Vancouver as the city prepares to take center stage in the FIFA World Cup 2026™, the largest edition of the tournament ever staged. As part of Web Summit Vancouver, a featured session on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, will offer attendees an exclusive look into how this unprecedented global event is being brought to life by three host nations—Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

Running from 7:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, the Wednesday morning program will include a must-see panel at 10:20 AM on Stage 4 titled:
"Unity, Certainty, Opportunity – A United Plan for the FIFA World Cup 26™."

The biggest event in the world, a global audience and intriguing headlines. Learn how FWC26 organizers from all three countries are collaborating to deliver the largest FIFA World Cup™ in history, expected to reach billions of fans across the globe. Adding a hometown voice to this international vision, Ken Sim, Mayor of Vancouver, will join the stage to speak on the city’s preparations and what hosting this mega-event means for the region.

With Vancouver proudly named one of the official host cities, the panel is set to draw major interest from global media, sports industry leaders, and local stakeholders alike. The discussion will explore not only the scale and scope of the tournament, but also how unity across borders can foster certainty in planning and opportunity for all involved.

As the countdown to 2026 continues, this Web Summit session offers a preview of what’s to come—and how Vancouver is gearing up to welcome the world.

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