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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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Ukraine Pushes for Major Prisoner Swap With Russia

 

Ukraine has announced efforts to resume prisoner exchanges with Russia, aiming to secure the release of 1,200 Ukrainian captives. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that negotiations are underway, with mediation provided by Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. The talks are based on the Istanbul agreements, which previously facilitated prisoner swaps between the two nations.

Rustem Umerov, Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, stated that recent consultations have led to an agreement to activate the arrangements. Technical discussions are expected to finalize the details, with Kyiv hoping to bring prisoners home by the winter holidays.

The announcement comes amid ongoing Russian drone strikes targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, underscoring the urgency of humanitarian measures alongside military conflict. Zelenskyy emphasized that “many meetings, negotiations and calls” are taking place to ensure the exchange, highlighting the government’s determination to reunite families torn apart by the war.

If successful, this would mark one of the largest prisoner swaps since the start of the conflict, offering relief to hundreds of families awaiting the return of loved ones.


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