By Gazette Staff
December 17th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
What does a Letter of Intent from the FWC26 Canada Football Ltd. (FIFA26 Canada) mean?
It certainly isn’t a contract.
This is the content of the letter the municipality of Chatham-Kent received late in November. Burlington would have received a similar letter.
“FWC26 Canada Football is pleased to confirm its intent to collaborate with the Municipality of Chatham-Kent to explore bringing FIFA Canada’s Caravan, a nationwide touring fan experience celebrating the FIFA World Cup 26™, to Chatham-Kent.
FIFA logo for the 2026 World Cup
“Following our recent discussions, FIFA26 Canada recognizes Chatham-Kent as a strong candidate for hosting a stop along the Caravan’s coast-to-coast-to-coast route. Based on the enthusiasm, capacity, and alignment demonstrated during our meeting, we believe your community would be able to deliver a memorable and inclusive FIFA World Cup 26™ experience to both local residents and visitors.”
The Games take place between June 11th to July 19th. Six of the Games will take place in Toronto. Good luck on getting a ticket.
“Through this Letter of Intent, FIFA26 Canada expresses its commitment to continue working with your community to:
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This is a suggested location for Vancouver. The only thing that comes close to something like this is Spencer Smith Park. Programming that location will take some innovation and ingenuity.
Identify and confirm a suitable venue for the activation
- Define operational requirements and timelines
- Develop programming that reflects local culture and aligns with FIFA World Cup 26™ fan engagement objectives
- Formalize the partnership through an agreement outlining respective roles, responsibilities, and financial contributions, including the activation fee, which is payable to FIFA26 Canada
Each FIFA Canada’s Caravan event will include:
- Corporate Activations with FIFA Canada partners,
- Soccer-themed activities that can showcase local soccer communities
- On-stage entertainment
- Screening of a FIFA World Cup 26™ soccer game
- Food and Beverage Opportunities
- Media moments
“This Letter of Intent does not represent a binding agreement but confirms both parties’ shared interest to include Chatham-Kent as part of FIFA Canada’s Caravan program.”
How would this apply to Burlington?
Is there a bigger space in the City that would accommodate the space a FIFA Caravan would need?
The Recreation, Parks and Culture (RPC) people have to find a location. We have learned, but could not confirm that they want about 10,000 sq feet of space.
The date that the Caravan might arrive in Burlington has not been announced – that assumes that Burlington is actually going to be one of the 15 cities that are visited.
No word yet on how long the Caravan visit would be.
Burlington has to quickly figure out how to integrate what is taking place in terms of soccer activities and align that with what FIFA wants.
This is a continuing story.
Thinking about going to the 2026 World Cup in the U.S., Canada & Mexico? I just wrapped up my research — and here’s the real advice I wish someone told me earlier:
Start early — tickets will sell out fast and prices go up the closer you wait. The official way to get authentic tickets is through FIFA’s ticketing platform, not random resale sites. Avoid sketchy offers on social media or third‑party sites — I’ve seen people lose money to scams already.
Make a FIFA ticketing account, register for the lottery/draw phases, and book travel + hotels early. Travel costs and hotel rates in host cities skyrocket as the event gets closer.
✈️ Personally, planning flights and hotel deals at the same time as tickets saved me stress (and money!) — even if all I’ve locked in so far is the game plan.
Read more here: https://iprimepicks.com/world-cup-2026-tickets-how-to-buy-prices-best-travel-deals/
#worldcup #usaworldcup #worldcup2026 #fifaworldcup #ticketdeals #traveldeals #sportstravel #soccerfans #usasoccer
The story heading should be “ What Do The Politicians Have to Do To Get A FIFA Photo Op?” Let’s face it that’s all this is about! Spending our tax$ so they can get their pictures in print AGAIN!
yep Adam van Kooeverdan already has his sequinned Olympic Jersey ironed for name recognition. Councillor Rory Nisan will emerge from his basement as he knows cameras are present ,maybe he will get a haircut
How should the City measure whether a one-day FIFA Caravan delivers meaningful value to the community?
What exactly does Burlington get for $160’000 ?
With our increasing taxes, it’s hard to understand how City Hall can justify spending $160,000 on this FIFA event. It certainly opens the door for the CITY to support with $$ “LOCAL” cultural and sporting.
“What is Burlington going to have to do to get a FIFA Caravan to Visit the City”?
I think the question should be Do Residents want to spend $160,000.00 taxpayer dollars for one day to get a FIFA Caravan ( whatever a caravan is)?
This is not the time for council to be seen spending money like this when people are struggling to make ends meet.