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City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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News Release

October 16, 2024

City of Toronto kicks off search for local artists and designers to design FIFA World Cup 26™ Host City poster

Calling all Toronto artists and designers! The City of Toronto is looking for talented local artists and designers to design the official FIFA World Cup 26™ Host City poster. This is an opportunity for artists and designers to showcase their talents and help the world see what makes Toronto truly special.

As a proud Host City for the FIFA World Cup 26™, Toronto invites eligible artists and designers to apply for this unique opportunity. The selected poster will not only represent Toronto's vibrant culture and creativity but also encapsulate the spirit and identity Toronto and its World Cup theme of “The World in a City”.

Eligible artists and designers are invited to submit an expression of interest by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29. Submissions should include a brief biography (up to 250 words) and up to 10 examples of previous work. Design proposals are not required at this stage.

To apply, applicants must:
- Be 18 years of age or older as of Tuesday, October 15
- Reside in the city of Toronto
- Read and agree to the Terms and Conditions

For more information on eligibility, details and dates on the call for expression of interest, please visit the FIFA World Cup 26™ Toronto website: www.toronto.ca/FIFAPoster.

The City will host six matches in the FIFA World Cup 26™, kicking off on June 12, 2026, with the first-ever men’s FIFA World Cup™ match on Canadian soil and featuring Canada’s Men’s National Team. Toronto is also hosting a round of 32 match on July 2, 2026.

The City is actively creating numerous opportunities to engage the community in the hosting of this global event. Up-to-date tournament information is available on the FWC26 Toronto Instagram account www.instagram.com/FWC26Toronto. Tournament hashtags are #WeAre26 and #WeAreToronto.

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“Designing a FIFA World Cup poster is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, one that links the emotion and passion that both sports and the arts embody. We’re excited to invite Toronto’s artists and designers to help us capture the vibrancy of our city and know that they will rise to this occasion with a level of creativity equal to the magnitude of this global event. This is a unique opportunity for local talent to be showcased on a global stage – and we can’t wait to see how our artists bring Toronto’s spirit to life."
— Sharon Bollenbach, Executive Director, FWC26 Toronto Secretariat

FIFA World Cup 26™ will be the biggest sporting event ever, with three Host Countries, 16 Host Cities, 48 teams and 104 matches uniting an entire continent to showcase a momentous new tournament format. With more countries, cities, teams and matches, FIFA World Cup 26™ will be the most inclusive tournament ever, engaging millions of fans across 16 unique stadiums and billions worldwide. The tournament will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. For the latest FIFA World Cup 26™ information please visit the FIFA World Cup 26™ website: www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026.

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 global leader in technology, finance, film, music, culture, innovation and climate action, and consistently places at the top of international rankings due to investments championed by its government, residents and businesses. For more information, visit www.toronto.ca or follow us on X at www.x.com/cityoftoronto, on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cityofto or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cityofto.

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Media contact: Media Relations, media@toronto.ca

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