The team spearheading Toronto’s efforts to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup is confident the tournament will deliver “profound” benefits to the city, despite public skepticism about its high costs.
In an exclusive sit-down interview with the Toronto Star editorial board on Tuesday, Peter Montopoli, chief tournament officer for FIFA, framed the six games the city is scheduled to host as an unparalleled opportunity to showcase Toronto on the global stage.