Reaction to FIFA World Cup 2026™ announcement
June 15, 2022
News media are invited to join Mayor Amarjeet Sohi and City Manager Andre Corbould as FIFA makes a major announcement related to the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
Date: Thursday, June 16
Time: 2:30 p.m. MDT
Location: Commonwealth Stadium, Alumni Room, 11000 Stadium Road
Local introductory comments will be made at 2:45 p.m. MDT. FIFA’s live broadcast event is scheduled to begin in New York at 5 p.m. EDT/3 p.m. MDT. Statements will be provided post live broadcast. The broadcast will be streamed live in the Alumni Room at Commonwealth Stadium.
We will host two people per media outlet. Please RSVP to
carol.hurst@edmonton.ca to confirm attendance by 10 a.m., June 16.
News media may park in Lot B on the west side of Commonwealth Stadium, which is near the west entrance of Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre.
The Edmonton 2026 Bid Team and supporters of Edmonton’s bid to host FIFA World Cup 2026™ will also be at Commonwealth Stadium to view the announcement.
Media contact:
Carol Hurst
Senior Communications Advisor
Communications and Engagement
587-987-7166