Despite hurdles Toronto promises to be ready for Football World Cup

<p>The Football World Cup will mark the first time the tournament is played across three nations. Canada, the United States, and Mexico will all share hosting duties. But for Canada, especially Toronto, the journey is new. The city is splitting its matches with Vancouver. And the lead-up has brought both excitement and challenges, shaping the early energy of this global event.</p><p>The countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026 has begun, and there’s no better way to experience the passion, pride, and drama of world football than being there live! Secure your <a href="https://www.gettickets365.com/sports-tickets/fifa-world-cup-tickets/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Football World Cup </strong></a>now at gettickets365. your trusted source for official, 100% guaranteed match tickets. From thrilling group matches to the ultimate final, make your World Cup dreams come true and join fans from around the globe in celebrating the beautiful game.</p><div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img class="wp-image-25086" src="https://blog.gettickets365.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Despite-hurdles-Toronto-promises-to-be-ready-for-Football-World-Cup1.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" srcset="https://blog.gettickets365.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Despite-hurdles-Toronto-promises-to-be-ready-for-Football-World-Cup1.jpg 800w, https://blog.gettickets365.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Despite-hurdles-Toronto-promises-to-be-ready-for-Football-World-Cup1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://blog.gettickets365.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Despite-hurdles-Toronto-promises-to-be-ready-for-Football-World-Cup1-768x432.jpg 768w" alt="" width="800" height="450"><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Soccer World Cup Tickets | FIFA 2026 Tickets | World Cup Tickets</figcaption></figure></div><p>Toronto’s preparations for the soccer World Cup began with strong ambitions but also real obstacles. Different ideas on spending, shifting budgets, and fast deadlines all created pressure. Sharon Bollenbach, the Executive Director for Toronto’s Football World Cup operations, said these issues were natural. She explained that any host city would face hurdles before such a massive tournament. For her, the city is moving steadily toward being ready when the opening whistle blows.</p><p>Hosting matches for a Soccer World Cup is not a small choice for any city. Toronto had to commit early, take financial risks, and accept that not everyone would support the decision. Bollenbach believes bold decisions help big towns grow. She feels Toronto has the right spirit to welcome fans, build global excitement, and manage what comes with being a host for the FIFA World Cup