Mark Carney
Prime Minister, Canada
Adam van Koeverden
Secretary of State for Sport, Canada
After hosting the Women’s World Cup in 2015, Canada will stage matches in the men’s tournament for the first time in 2026. Prime Minister Mark Carney, who positioned himself as a foil to Donald Trump during his successful 2025 campaign, has touted hosting the World Cup as “the biggest of deals” for the country. The federal government has allocated $320 million CAD (US $235.8 million) for safety and security around the tournament. Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden, a decorated Olympic kayaker and now a member of Parliament, is serving as Canada’s “FIFA sherpa,” coordinating federal preparations and working with the U.S., Mexico and FIFA on issues ranging from security to fan mobility.
