FIFA World Cup 2026 Subcommittee
The full agenda, as filed
All 2 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
FWC4.1adopted
FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto: Procurement Plan Update
This report provides an update to the procurement plan associated with the planning and execution of the FIFA World Cup 2026 (FWC26) in Toronto. Updates include the award of contracts to date and requests to negotiate and award on items captured in a confidential attachment. This report puts forward recommendations to the procurement plan related to both capital and operational services previously approved by City Council on November 13, 2024 ( EX18.17 ). Procurements undertaken in accordance with the procurement plan in Confidential Attachment 1 will be made public on an individual basis in accordance with the processes for approval at the earliest opportunity that ensures and maintains the competitiveness of the procurement process, which may be at the time of award or following the closing of the procurement transactions.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Subcommittee recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and the Chief Procurement Officer to proceed in accordance with the updated procurement plan to procure the goods and services required for the delivery of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto set out in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 28, 2025) from the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and the Chief Procurement Officer. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and the Chief Procurement Officer to negotiate and enter into contracts with vendors whose initial quotations exceed targets outlined in the procurement plan as set out in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 28, 2025) from the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and the Chief Procurement Officer. 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 28, 2025) from the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and the Chief Procurement Officer remain confidential at this time as it pertains to criteria to be applied to negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City of Toronto and City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 28, 2025) from the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and the Chief Procurement Officer be made public at the discretion of the Chief Procurement Officer following the award or closing of the contemplated procurement transactions.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and the Chief Procurement Officer to proceed in accordance with the updated procurement plan to procure the goods and services required for the delivery of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto set out in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and the Chief Procurement Officer to negotiate and enter into contracts with vendors whose initial quotations exceed targets outlined in the procurement plan as set out in Confidential Attachment 1. 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential at this time as it pertains to criteria to be applied to negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City of Toronto and be made public at the discretion of the Chief Procurement Officer following the award or closing of the contemplated procurement transactions.
FWC4.2amended
Status update of funding from the Federal and Provincial Governments for FIFA World Cup 2026
The FIFA World Cup 26 will be the biggest single-sport event in history, with 48 teams contesting 104 matches over 39 days across 16 Host Cities in three host countries. More than six million tickets are expected to be available to fans, and the biggest-ever hospitality programme in the history of the tournament will be delivered. Millions of supporters are expected to flock to the 16 Host Cities across Canada, Mexico and the United States, attending matches and visiting FIFA Fan Festival™ sites, booking hotels or short-term accommodation, and visiting the world-class cultural sites and entertainment destinations offered by all 16 Host Cities. An economic impact study prepared by Deloitte Canada, estimates that preparing for and hosting the FIFA World Cup 26 will contribute up to $3.8 billion in positive economic output for Canada as a host nation, between the period June 2023 to August 2026. The findings estimate positive contributions of $2 billion to Canadian gross domestic product (GDP), $1.3 billion to labour income and $700m to government revenue, as well as the creation and preservation of 24,100 jobs across the country over the period under analysis. Additional findings estimate that preparing for and hosting the FIFA World Cup 26 could contribute $1.3 billion in positive economic output in the province of Ontario, with Toronto set to host six tournament matches. The report estimates positive contributions of $700 million to the GDP of the province of Ontario, $460 million to labour income and $100 million to government revenue, as well as the creation and preservation of more than 8,700 jobs over the period under analysis (June 2023 to August 2026). With one year to go, it is crucial the commitment from all stakeholders is confirmed and funding to cover tournament expenditures is secured. Given the economic benefits for Canada and the Province of Ontario as part of hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026, this letter requests an update on inter-governmental funding to ensure all parties are fulfilling their commitments, maintaining transparency and accountability.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Subcommittee recommends that: 1. Executive Committee request the the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat to report directly to the May 21, 22 and 23, 2025 meeting of City Council on the status of intergovernmental funding related to hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Toronto.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle recommends that: 1. FIFA World Cup 2026 Subcommittee request the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat to report to the Executive Committee on Tuesday, May 13th on the status of intergovernmental funding related to hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Toronto.