Toronto will be one of the hosts of the FIFA World Cup of Soccer in 2026.
Extra funds are being sought by Toronto Police to purchase some 15 motorcycles for the FIFA World Cup of Soccer in 2026.
Thousands of fans from around the world are expected to descend on the City of Toronto in June and July 2026 as it hosts a portion of the FIFA World Cup of Soccer.
Toronto Police are seeking funds to buy 15 new motorcycles for the FIFA World Cup of Soccer to move players and dignitaries.
“A comprehensive traffic management plan will be implemented to streamline the movement of the teams, FIFA officials, referees, and visiting dignitaries, including those classified as Internationally Protected People (IPP), police said in a budgetary document.
“Efficient escorts for these individuals are crucial, and motorcycles have proven to be the most effective means for facilitating such movements,” police said.
Police brass said their fleet of motorcycles are insufficient to meet the demands to move FIFA officials, referees, players and dignitaries around the different venues.
The new motorcycles are the best for directing traffic for the motorcades transporting players or dignitaries to venues.
The force is seeking about $600,000 purchase an additional 15 motorcycles to meet the expected demand. They said the City is so congested that motorcycles are the best to move around and direct traffic so motorcades can pass.
“Before and after the FIFA event the motorcycles will be used operationally to support the daily needs to enable smooth traffic flow and enforcement in the city,” the document states.
The City said Toronto is home to more than three million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities. As the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is a proud host city for the FIFA World Cup along with 15 others in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Thousands of soccer fans from around the world will descend on Toronto for the June and July World Cup.
Toronto will welcome fans from North America and across the globe to witness multiple matches while also activating major fan events that showcase the energy and vibrancy shared by residents and visitors for the beautiful game.
With more countries, cities, teams and matches, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is expected to be the most inclusive and diverse sporting event ever, uniting the entire world on a vast stage and engaging millions of fans across 16 stadiums and billions worldwide.
According to a 2022 projection from the city, FIFA World Cup 2026 is expected to create 3,300 jobs, book 292,000 visitor room nights with projected Municipal Accommodation Tax revenues of $3.5 million, and generate $307 million in GDP for Toronto.