BASE
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A few different photos posted here online. https://www.venuetwin.com/case-studies/how-venue-twin-is-a-game-changer-for-commonwealth-stadium/
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God
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I feel the plans are sorta underwhelming but good enough. Which isn’t what our aim should be.
BASE
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Ned
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This appears to be good news. It looks to me that the provincial government compromised on it's funding condition of 5 games.
https://www.hostcity.com/news/sport...full-commitment-fifa-world-cup-2026-ambitions
https://www.hostcity.com/news/sport...full-commitment-fifa-world-cup-2026-ambitions
TAS
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The_Cat
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I think the UCP must have backtracked once Kenney announced his resignation.
CaptainBL
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TSN 1260 Edmonton radio is discussing a report right now that Edmonton is in fact not chosen as one of the host cities. Keep in mind the report they are discussing is coming out of Vancouver and may be typical crap on Edmonton BS but it is very coincidental that on the day of the report, the province relaxes its games number demand. Perhaps the province realized they were getting 0 games instead of 5 games.
Can anyone confirm this or have any insights?
Can anyone confirm this or have any insights?
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TAS
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I can only confirm there are several influential Soccer Canada officials based in Vancouver.
Here is tweet on it.
TAS
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CplKlinger
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Who is that guy, and how does he have that inside scoop?
EDIT: Nevermind, he contributes to Sportsnet. I really hope that these reports turn out to be wrong; it'd tick me off a lot if Vancouver was given games even though it already stepped out of the bid, while Edmonton - which has committed to making the necessary upgrades and shown itself to want this very badly - gets turned over just so FIFA can squeeze the US market for all it's worth.
FIFA to reportedly name Vancouver, Toronto as 2026 World Cup host cities
Vancouver and Toronto are reportedly set to be announced as the two Canadian host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Edmonton out of the running.
edmonton.citynews.ca
I guess I shouldn't be surprised though; FIFA is abhorrent enough to tolerate migrants in Qatar working in slavery-like conditions, with over 6,000 of them dying, as the country prepares to host the upcoming tournament. Screwing over Edmonton would be peanuts in comparison.
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TAS
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Funny that this story comes out today as well. This publication has highlighted Edmonton a few times in the past couple of years.
www.insideworldfootball.com
Edmonton confirms it is all-in with bid to host 2026 World Cup matches - Inside World Football
June 9 – The Canadian men’s team may have pulled out of playing a friendly game last week as the players negotiate over 2022 World Cup bonus payments, but the City of Edmonton has confirmed it is all-in with its bid to host matches at the 2026 World Cup. FIFA will announce the host cities for...
Greenspace
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Mayor Sohi's office:
"For clarification:
The City has not received any notification from FIFA on Edmonton’s candidacy as an Official Host City for the FIFA World Cup 2026. We are proud of the bid the Edmonton 2026 Bid team put forward, and are confident in our ability to be a world class host. We continue to be all-in and will await the news on June 16 rather than speculate."
"For clarification:
The City has not received any notification from FIFA on Edmonton’s candidacy as an Official Host City for the FIFA World Cup 2026. We are proud of the bid the Edmonton 2026 Bid team put forward, and are confident in our ability to be a world class host. We continue to be all-in and will await the news on June 16 rather than speculate."
TAS
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Message from Sohi
MacLac
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“ Reports for Sportsnet” says it all. They’re right up there with the Toronto Star - Edmonton edition and Fox NewsWho is that guy, and how does he have that inside scoop?
EDIT: Nevermind, he contributes to Sportsnet. I really hope that these reports turn out to be wrong; it'd tick me off a lot if Vancouver was given games even though it already stepped out of the bid, while Edmonton - which has committed to making the necessary upgrades and shown itself to want this very badly - gets turned over just so FIFA can squeeze the US market for all it's worth.
FIFA to reportedly name Vancouver, Toronto as 2026 World Cup host cities
Vancouver and Toronto are reportedly set to be announced as the two Canadian host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Edmonton out of the running.
I guess I shouldn't be surprised though; FIFA is abhorrent enough to tolerate migrants in Qatar working in slavery-like conditions, with over 6,000 of them dying, as the country prepares to host the upcoming tournament. Screwing over Edmonton would be peanuts in comparison.
kcantor
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maybe this should be in an airport thread?
because i'm pretty sure the lack of flights and good connections more than anything else keeps us off their acceptable destination radar, no pun intended.
furthermore, it's probably a much bigger problem because at least fifa's radar is high profile enough to be on our radar while there are myriad other things we lose that aren't even on our radar. no one goes - or stays - anywhere that's not convenient to get to or from.
i will be pleasantly surprised to be wrong but it would be a surprise.
because i'm pretty sure the lack of flights and good connections more than anything else keeps us off their acceptable destination radar, no pun intended.
furthermore, it's probably a much bigger problem because at least fifa's radar is high profile enough to be on our radar while there are myriad other things we lose that aren't even on our radar. no one goes - or stays - anywhere that's not convenient to get to or from.
i will be pleasantly surprised to be wrong but it would be a surprise.