Gold rush or red card? World Cup demand in B.C. uncertain with just weeks to kickoff | Page 891 | Unpublished
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Publication Date: May 22, 2026 - 10:00

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Gold rush or red card? World Cup demand in B.C. uncertain with just weeks to kickoff

May 22, 2026

With just three weeks until the June 13 kickoff for the first of Vancouver's seven matches, some indicators of demand like hotel bookings and ticket prices are flashing warning signs.



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