thePodcast: Countdown to FIFA World Cup 26

June 15, 2025 00:21:34
thePodcast: Countdown to FIFA World Cup 26
theBreaker.news Podcast
thePodcast: Countdown to FIFA World Cup 26

Jun 15 2025 | 00:21:34

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Show Notes

For the week of June 15, 2025: Welcome to the 400th edition of theBreaker.news Podcast. Instead of looking back, this edition is looking ahead. Looking ahead to the FIFA World Cup 26, coming to Vancouver and 15 other North American cities. Will it be worth the nearly $600 million bill for B.C. taxpayers? On this edition, hear from: FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani, Vancouver host city secretariat leader Jessie Adcock, Destination Vancouver CEO Royce Chwin, Mayor Ken Sim, NDP Minister responsible Spencer Chandra Herbert, B.C. Poverty Reduction Coalition campaign manager Chantelle Spicer and sports economist Victor Matheson.  As usual, Pacific Rim […]

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