The Globe and Mail
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Jun 19, 2026
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Despite the intrusion and obscene costs, Vancouver is buying into the World Cup
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OPINION
Despite the intrusion and obscene costs, Vancouver is buying into the World Cup
GARY MASON
NATIONAL AFFAIRS COLUMNIST
VANCOUVER
PUBLISHED 5 HOURS AGO
UPDATED 2 HOURS AGO
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Leading up to this year’s World Cup, there was more than a little skepticism here about playing host.
There was grumbling about what the city and province would get in return for footing the bill for FIFA’s month-long party. There was justifiable outrage about…
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