VANCOUVER — The lead of Vancouver’s host committee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup says that now the draw for the tournament has been announced, officials can turn to refining safety, security, staffing and traffic plans for their part in what she calls the largest-ever sporting event.
Jessie Adcock says the city is ready to host the world with 185 days left until the start of the tournament spanning three countries and 16 cites.
Asked about accommodations for fans flocking to the city, Adcock told a news conference that calculations made alongside Destination BC and Destination Vancouver show there will be enough options across the region to meet demand.
She notes the city’s short-term rental regulations allow homeowners to list their principal residence for 90 days or less, which could be a supplement for hotels.
The news conference was held next to Killarney Park, where Adcock says work on one of two official training sites is proceeding “ahead of schedule and on budget.”
Tina Mack, director of planning and development for the parks board, says the facility is nearly ready to welcome some of the world’s best players for training.
She says the grass on the field had been growing for nearly a year at another location and “treated under extreme heat” before it was brought to Killarney Park in August to create a pitch “engineered for strength, density, and safety.”
“It’s the same turf type, custom grown for our region that of the 16 host cities will have across the (three) nations,” Mack told the news conference.
She says players from Australia, Switzerland, Qatar, Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand will use the facility during the tournament next June.
Adcock says her goal is for Vancouver to shine on the world stage.
“Our goal is to make the city proud, our country proud, our province proud, make teams and visitors that are here want to come back over and over again, showcase our economic opportunity and innovation potential,” she says.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 8, 2025.
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