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FIFA World Cup 2026 & Your Wallet: How to Cash In Right Now

  The biggest sporting event in history is happening right now in Canada. Here's what it means for your money — whether you own property, rent, or just want to watch. The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off on Canadian soil on June 12 — and whether you've been following the matches or not, this tournament is already leaving a mark on Canadian wallets. Toronto and Vancouver are hosting games through July 19, and the economic ripple effects are very real: in hotels, short-term rentals, restaurants, and yes, your tax return. If you're a homeowner — especially in Toronto or the GTA — there's still time to benefit. And if you're simply a Canadian taxpayer, it's worth knowing exactly what this tournament is costing us, and what we're getting back. Here's everything you need to know about the FIFA World Cup and your money. The Big Picture: What This Tournament Is Worth to Canada FIFA projects that hosting the World Cup will contribute up to CAD $3.8 billion in eco...
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Kremlin Sets Conditions for Putin-Zelenskiy Summit Amid Peace Talks Stalemate

The Kremlin announced Friday that any potential summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy would only occur as the final step in a comprehensive peace agreement. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov emphasized that such a meeting must "cement the modalities and agreements worked out by experts," rejecting Ukraine’s proposal for an August summit as premature.

Ukraine has pushed for a leaders' meeting to accelerate progress in the slow-moving negotiations, which have included three brief rounds of talks in Turkey since mid-May. President Zelenskiy noted that Russia has begun engaging with the idea of a summit, calling it a sign of progress.

However, Peskov described the two sides’ positions as “diametrically opposed” and warned that bridging the gap would require extensive diplomatic effort. The urgency is compounded by U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent ultimatum, setting a 50-day deadline for a deal and threatening new sanctions on Russia and its trade partners if no agreement is reached by early September.

The Kremlin’s stance underscores the complexity of the peace process and the challenges ahead before any high-level meeting can take place.


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