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Montreal withdraws from FIFA World Cup 2026 host bidding, citing lack of funding
Montreal is withdrawing its candidacy as a host city for FIFA World Cup 2026.
The city said today in a brief statement it made the decision because the provincial government had withdrawn its support.
Quebec had said it wouldn’t fund the event, citing cost overruns that would have been difficult to justify to taxpayers.
Canada Soccer, the governing body for the sport in the country, issued a statement today thanking Montreal for its bid.