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BORG: Toronto wants to look world-class for FIFA 2026 — the reality is falling apart

TORONTO — Toronto politicians love to sell the city as a world-class destination ready to welcome the globe for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The ads are polished, the slogans are optimistic, and the promises are endless. But outside the carefully crafted marketing campaigns lies a city already struggling to handle its own daily pressures.

The reality is uncomfortable: Toronto is not in shape to host an event of this scale.

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