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The World Cup Promised $3.8 Billion — Here's What Canada Actually Got

       Monday July 13, 2026 FIFA promised Canada a $3.8-billion economic windfall for hosting the 2026 World Cup. Two weeks into play in Toronto, the receipts tell a very different story — and there's a lesson in it for anyone thinking a "big event" boost is coming to their city, their rental property, or their business. The Billion-Dollar Bill Came First Before a single ball was kicked, Canadian taxpayers were already on the hook. According to the Parliamentary Budget Office, governments across the country will spend roughly $1.07 billion hosting the 2026 tournament. Toronto alone budgeted $380 million to host six matches at BMO Field. British Columbia's tab for Vancouver's seven matches at BC Place came in even higher, at about $578 million. Ottawa is chipping in $473 million of that total — including $220 million in direct grants to Toronto and B.C., plus another $145 million earmarked for security costs during the tournament. Net of federal help, Toronto and B...
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France's Prime Minister Condemns Trump's Oval Office Clash with Zelenskyy

 


In a rare display of sharp criticism, French Prime Minister François Bayrou denounced former U.S. President Donald Trump's recent confrontation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Speaking during a parliamentary debate in Paris, Bayrou described the Oval Office exchange as a "staggering show of brutality" aimed at humiliating Zelenskyy. 

The incident, which unfolded before global media, saw Trump allegedly pressuring Zelenskyy with threats, attempting to force concessions. Bayrou praised Zelenskyy for standing firm, stating, "President Zelenskyy did not fold, and I think we can show him our appreciation." His remarks were met with a standing ovation from French lawmakers.

This bold stance by Bayrou contrasts with the more measured tone adopted by French President Emmanuel Macron, signaling a divergence in diplomatic approaches within France's leadership. The episode has sparked widespread international debate about the dynamics of U.S.-Ukraine relations and the broader implications for global diplomacy.

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