Murray / APĪfter Montreal dropped out last year and Edmonton’s political posturing turned off the bid committee, the only question left ahead of the decision, really, was how many of the 10 games slated for Canada that Vancouver would get - and if they would include our own national team. for FIFA’s announcement of the names of the host cities for the 2026 World Cup soccer tournament, Thursday, June 16, 2022, in New York. International soccer players, from left, Hirving “Chucky” Lozano, Jonathan Osorio and Christian Pulisic wait along 6th Ave. Pictured is Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malanie Mark congratulating (from left to right) Chief Wayne Sparrow of the Musqueam Indian Band, PAVCO Board Chair Gwen Point, Squamish Nation Councillor and spokeperson Wilson Williams and Chief Jen Thomas of the Tsleil-Watuth First Nations.(Photo by Jason Payne/ PNG) Photo by Jason Payne / PNG Vancouver was announced as a FIFA World Cup 2026 host city Thursday, Jduring live-viewing event at BC Place Stadium. The reaction to Toronto getting in as the other Canadian host city was muted, while Seattle got a few boos. Place Stadium, the venue for the 2026 games, cheered lustily as fireworks went off when Vancouver was announced. While 17 cities across the U.S., and three in Mexico sweated it out to see if they would be one of the 10 to 12 selected to host games in Thursday’s announcement by soccer’s global governing body, Canada was just ready to get the party started. Manage Print Subscription / Tax Receipt.