Canada is expected to spend just over C$1 billion ($727 million) to host the World Cupthis summer, according to a report from the federal budget watchdog published on Wednesday, Reuters reported.
The estimated cost per game is C$82 million, the Parliamentary Budget Officer said, noting that amount is aligned with past public spending on World Cup events.
Thirteen matches will be played in Toronto and Vancouver during the June 11-July 19 tournament, which Canada is co-hosting with the U.S. and Mexico.
