By Elke Porter | WBN News World Sports | July 24, 2025 Subscription to WBN and being a Writer is FREE! Vancouver is gearing up to host seven matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at BC Place Stadium, with a FIFA Fan Festival at Hastings Park’s PNE. From April 2026,

A U.S. journalist denied FIFA Media Hub access finds Canada’s accreditation system far more rigorous than in the U.S. This comparison reveals key differences in how each country defines press legitimacy in professional sports reporting.

Vancouver's FIFA 2026 hotel surcharge shifts World Cup costs to global travelers through 2.5% accommodation tax on hotels and Airbnb stays.

Vancouver’s PNE will host the official FIFA Fan Festival in 2026, bringing fans together with live screenings, entertainment, food, and more.