Edmonton to discuss playing host to FIFA World Cup in 2026

Hoping to deliver a kick to cash registers and set them ringing, the city of Edmonton is scheduled to discuss participating in a bid to be host city of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 
The community and public services committee hopes city council will approve a bid to host 2026 FIFA matches in Edmonton, bringing in an estimated US$170 million in economic impact, according to a report to be discussed at the committee meeting on Jan. 17. 
The committee will also discuss bid timelines, requirem