Vancouver has been selected to host the 76th FIFA Congress in April 2026.

FIFA made the announcement Thursday (May 15) during its current congress in Paraguay. The conference will be April 30, 2026, just weeks before the kickoff to the 2026 men's World Cup that's jointly hosted by Canada, the United States and Mexico.

The congress will be held at the Vancouver Convention Centre, according to the official account of the FIFA World Cup 26 Vancouver. The annual meeting gathers 211 member associations. 

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said this is another win for the city as it continues to "lead the way in hosting world-class events across sports, culture, tech, and business."

Sim added 1,600 delegates are expected, with $5 million in local economic impact from the congress event. 

For World Cup, Vancouver will play host to seven matches, with the first June 13, 2026. Vancouver will also host a round of 16 game in the knockout stage on July 7.

The 2026 men's World Cup will is June 11 to July 19.