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FIFA World Cup 26 tickets: Applications for Visa Presale Draw now open

10Sep

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Sports

FIFA World Cup 26 tickets: Applications for Visa Presale Draw now open

Entry period for the first ticket phase – the Visa Presale Draw – is now open via FIFA.com/tickets, with purchasing time slots opening in October Tickets will start at USD 60 for group stage matches Additional information is available to fans on FIFA.com, while multimedia assets can be downloaded for editorial purposes on the FIFA Digital Hub The moment for fans to take action to experience the greatest FIFA World Cup™ yet has finally arrived. The first ticket draw entry period for the FIFA World Cup 26 is now open at FIFA.com/tickets. As Canada, Mexico and the United States prepare to welcome the world, the Visa Presale Draw gives fans worldwide the opportunity to take part in this historic tournament. Thanks to FIFA’s Official Payment Technology Par...

Yonge-Dundas Square Officially Renamed Sankofa Square with Strong Ghanaian Presence

28Aug

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Tourism

Yonge-Dundas Square Officially Renamed Sankofa Square with Strong Ghanaian Presence

Toronto’s iconic Yonge-Dundas Square has officially been renamed Sankofa Square, in a historic ceremony that coincided with the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. The event, marked with cultural performances and speeches, drew dignitaries, community leaders, and global representatives. Ghana, a central symbol in the history of the transatlantic slave trade and a beacon of Pan-African identity, was proudly represented at the ceremony by top government officials and cultural ambassadors.The Ghanaian delegation highlighted The Black Star Experience, a campaign showcasing Ghana’s heritage and cultural tourism, while also promoting the country as a leading destination for Africans in the diaspora seeking to reconnect with their roots. The r...

Applications now open for FIFA World Cup 26 volunteer programme

11Aug

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Sports

Applications now open for FIFA World Cup 26 volunteer programme

Approximately 65,000 volunteers will be called on to support the delivery of the biggest FIFA World Cup™ yet Volunteers are the heartbeat of FIFA events, welcoming the world to tournaments Interested individuals can apply now at fifaworldcup.com/volunteers FIFA today launched the application process for the FIFA World Cup 26™ volunteer programme. This once-in-a-generation community of volunteers will help bring to life a tournament uniting three countries and billions of hearts around the world. With around 65,000 volunteers expected to participate, the FIFA World Cup 26™ Volunteer Community will be the largest volunteer programme for a FIFA event to date. Given the expanded 48-team format and activity across 16 Host Cities over the course of six weeks, the FIFA Vo...

IES Ghana Sends Charlia Kweh and 11 Other Students to Canada For Prestigious Global Summer Camp

29Jul

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Education, News

IES Ghana Sends Charlia Kweh and 11 Other Students to Canada For Prestigious Global Summer Camp

The Institute of Executive Studies (IES), Ghana, has successfully facilitated the travel of Charlia Kweh, a Grade 8 student at Delhi Public School International (DPSI), along with 11 other students from across Ghana, to Toronto, Canada, to participate in a prestigious global summer camp. The group departed Ghana on July 26, 2025, en route to Upper Canada College (UCC), the host institution for this year's camp. They arrived in Toronto on Sunday, July 27. The three-week summer camp brings together approximately 150 young learners from 14 countries, including the United States, Japan, China, South Korea, and Malaysia, offering a unique platform for global education and cross-cultural networking. Over the past 13 years, IES Ghana has earned a strong reputation for organizing inte...

Ghana Names Starting XI for World Cup Qualifier Clash Against Madagascar

24Mar

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Sports

Ghana Names Starting XI for World Cup Qualifier Clash Against Madagascar

The Ghana Football Association has officially announced the starting lineup for the Black Stars ahead of their crucial FIFA World Cup Qualifier fixture against Madagascar. The squad features a blend of experience and youthful energy as Ghana looks to secure a vital victory on the road to the 2026 World Cup. Leading the team is forward Jordan Ayew, who also captains the side for this encounter. The lineup includes key names such as Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey and West Ham United’s dynamic playmaker Mohammed Kudus, both expected to play pivotal roles in the midfield battle. The full starting XI is as follows: 1. Benjamin Asare 2. Kingsley Schindler 3. Thomas Partey 4. Salisu Mohammed 5. Jordan Ayew (Captain) 6. Antoine Semenyo 7. Gideon Mensah 8. Jerome Opo...

Serbia and Canada win first-ever FIBA 3×3 Sponsor | Red Bull Champions Cup

17Mar

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Sports

Serbia and Canada win first-ever FIBA 3×3 Sponsor | Red Bull Champions Cup

Serbia (men) and Canada (women) win against the Netherlands and Spain respectively to win the FIBA 3x3 Champions Cup 2025 on March 16. The men’s side of the tournament culminated with a huge tie between Serbia and the Netherlands, a matchup guaranteed to deliver fireworks.The highly-touted battle started off hot with early buckets from both the Serbians and the Dutch. Worthy de Jong was flowing early with his sublime drives setting the pace for his side. The Serbians kept answering back though, with Marko Brankovic and Stefan Milivojevic steadying the ship. The Dutch had momentum in their favor as they took an 11 - 8 lead with over 2 minutes to go. Their veteran opposition did not let up though, as they regained the lead through Milivojevic. It was his turn to takeover in the last moments ...

FIFA World Cup 26™ International Broadcast Centre to be hosted in Dallas

5Mar

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Sports

FIFA World Cup 26™ International Broadcast Centre to be hosted in Dallas

The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center will serve as the official hub for global broadcast media operations The IBC will be operated by FIFA’s appointed Host Broadcaster, Host Broadcast Services (HBS) Approximately 2,000 broadcast media representatives will have access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities FIFA is pleased to announce that the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in downtown Dallas has been selected as the official hub for the FIFA World Cup 26™ International Broadcast Centre (IBC). The state-of-the-art facility will serve as the global broadcast operations centre for the game-changing tournament set to take place across 16 Host Cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States. From January until the end of July 2026, the IBC will act as the nerve centre f...

Runway to Web Summit: Vancouver’s startup scene gears up for the big stage

4Mar

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Technology

Runway to Web Summit: Vancouver’s startup scene gears up for the big stage

The latest Runway to Web Summit, taking place on Tuesday, March 4, will bring together Vancouver’s top tech and business leaders for a preview of Web Summit Vancouver 2025. Web Summit is hosting its first Runway to Web Summit event in Vancouver at AWS offices at The Post, offering an inside look at the city’s tech ecosystem, startup landscape, and what’s ahead for Web Summit Vancouver 2025, taking place May 27-30. Representing Web Summit at the event will be Web Summit’s Canadian Deputy Country Manager, Amanda Collett, and Web Summit’s VP of Startup Relations and Special Projects, Richard Forde. The afternoon will start with opening remarks from PacificCan Minister Harjit Sajjan, followed by a panel featuring Web Summit’s Canadian Deputy Country Manager, Amanda C...

USA and Canada win FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup 2024

16Dec

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USA and Canada win FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup 2024

USA (men) and Canada (women) win against Puerto Rico and USA respectively to win the FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup 2024 on December 15.Team USA (men) steamrolled their way to the final with an unbeaten record. They went up against home side powerhouse Puerto Rico who had lit their way to the final themselves with a perfect record. It was a high-flying blockbuster finals matchup with both teams rising to the occasion. With scores at 19 - 18 in favor of USA, it was Dylan Travis who called game with a tough two, earning USA Gold in a 21 - 18 thriller. The Canadian women were their usual clinical self all tournament, going unbeaten on their way to the final where they faced a similarly on-fire USA side. It was a physical battle between two highly-skilled sides. Canada maintained a slight advantage for the...