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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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US Visa Revocations for Palestinian Officials Deepen UN Assembly Tensions

                            It was unclear if Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas was included in the restrictions.



The United States has confirmed it will deny or revoke visas for several Palestinian officials ahead of next month’s United Nations General Assembly in New York, a move that has drawn condemnation from Ramallah and heightened diplomatic friction.

The State Department said the restrictions target members of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the Palestinian Authority (PA), accusing them of failing to repudiate terrorism while seeking “unilateral recognition” of a Palestinian state. The announcement comes as key US allies — including Britain, France, Australia, and Canada — have pledged to formally recognize Palestine during the summit, despite opposition from Washington and Israel.

It remains unclear whether Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is personally affected, though his office has called the decision a violation of the UN Headquarters Agreement, which generally obliges the US to grant access to foreign diplomats.

The move could significantly reduce the size of the Palestinian delegation at a high-profile gathering already set against the backdrop of Israel’s war in Gaza, mounting humanitarian concerns, and growing frustration among Western nations over stalled peace efforts.


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