Toronto Declares Itself a Soccer City | Canada News

Toronto’s World Cup fever hasn’t cooled — even after Spain lifted the trophy, the city erupted in celebration, proving it’s now officially a soccer city. Tens of thousands braved heat and storms for fan marches and watch parties, while city leaders praised the teams behind the event’s success. A whopping 63% of Torontonians say the city should host more global sporting events, and 90% of visitors plan to return. Over half the game-day spending came from out-of-country fans, fueling a major economic boost. Transit held up surprisingly well, bikes flooded the stadium, and the fan festival drew crowds for 23 days — with only a few weather cancellations. While full economic impact is still being tallied, funding gaps are covered by FIFA and federal support. The real legacy? Upgrades to BMO Field and a new soccer hub at Centennial Park. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/32f40abf055059f0