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Vancouver should get a World Cup tourism boost, how much is unclear

City getting 7 games to go along with 6 in Toronto
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Toronto and Vancouver are set to get a tourism boost from the World Cup, but one expert says to be wary of rosy projections.

FIFA announced on Sunday the two cities will host a combined total of 13 games, including Toronto hosting Canada’s first ever men’s World Cup match.

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said in a statement she was “thrilled” to see the city chosen for six matches, while Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said on X that he was “stoked” the city would host seven “epic” matches.

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