Toronto is planning to hit up out-of-town visitors for the cash it needs to make up its World Cup funding shortfall.
In a report going to the FIFA World Cup 2026 subcommittee next week, city staff recommend a temporary hike to the municipal accommodation tax charged to hotels and short-term rentals in the lead-up to the global soccer tournament. Toronto is slated to host six games between June 12 and July 2, 2026.