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Can you afford the 2026 World Cup? What fans paid over the years
The 2026 World Cup is facing criticism over record-high ticket prices, with fans saying it is becoming far less affordable than past tournaments. Compared to previous World Cups-where even final tickets were often under a few thousand dollars-2026 prices can reach $15,000 or more for premium seats.
Europe Today
Watch: Why is Canada eyeing a closer bond with Brussels?
Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Yerevan for the European Political Community Summit, where he is spearheading efforts to create a Middle Powers alliance. But could the world’s "most European" non-European country actually become the 28th EU member state?
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Iran
Iranian football chiefs turned away at Canada border over IRGC link
Iran's World Cup participation controversy has escalated with a diplomatic incident at Canada's borders involving Iranian football officials. Iran's group stage matches are scheduled in the US, and Tehran authorities have asked FIFA to move them to alternative venues. FIFA has refused.
Canada
Carney says Canada must cut reliance on US as tariffs hit economy
The Canadian leader stressed that his country cannot hinge its future on hope that the US will return to the partner it formerly was to his country and that active steps must be taken to protect Ottawa from the disruptions caused by the Trump administration.
Culture news
Viral sensation explained: What's with the Angine de Poitrine hype?
Angine de Poitrine have conquered the internet in a matter of weeks with their alien polka-dotted get-up and experimental math rock. Their recent YouTube video made them a viral sensation. Another here-today-gone-tomorrow act? Or are they the real deal?
Canada
Claire Brosseau, Canadian actress with bipolar disorder, fights for assisted dying
Claire Brosseau, 49, battles decades of mental illness and is suing the Canadian government for access to assisted dying. Advocates say chronic psychiatric suffering can be as unbearable as physical pain, as Canada weighs extending MAID to mental illness. Watch the video for more.
Europe News
What’s a Canadian doing in discussions about the euro?
François-Philippe Champagne was the special guest at Monday’s meeting of euro area finance ministers in Brussels – the first time a Canadian representative had been invited to this restricted format, from which non-euro area ministers are normally excluded.