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Originally Posted by Hackslack
I'll give the BC NDP government credit with this one... I can imagine the costs will be huge, only to host a few games. Vancouver just hosted the Olympics only 8 yrs ago, and the women's WC only a few years ago, and have already showcased their world class city. No need to do it again so soon, for so much money.
Likely Edmonton , TO and Montreal to be the hosts, if the united bid wins.
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from what I am reading there are 2 issues
1 - they had until 2021 to still pull out if they didn't like it and
2 - it is being reported that Vancouver could have been a "hub" city including hosting the WC draw etc., fan party, warm up events etc.
http://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vanco...fifa-world-cup