Vancouver to learn if it will host 2026 FIFA World Cup games

Anticipation is growing among B.C. soccer fans with FIFA set to announce the host cities for the 2026 World Cup.

Anticipation is growing among B.C. soccer fans with FIFA set to announce the host cities for the 2026 World Cup.

Vancouver is one of three Canadian cities in the running.

The announcement is happening at 2 p.m. PT Thursday with a live viewing party being held at BC Place.

The first-ever 48-team World Cup will be held across three countries: Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Twenty-two cities have submitted a bid to host, three in Canada, including Vancouver, Toronto and Edmonton.

TSN soccer commentator Blake Price says Vancouver and Toronto are a done deal, but believes Edmonton only has an outside chance of hosting.

Price says BC Place has the capacity necessary and is a good fit for a World Cup venue.