A new report that forecasts a significant lodging shortage in Vancouver next summer during the 2026 World Cup games is being used as a pitch by Airbnb for governments to loosen regulations on short-term rentals.

The FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, 2026 and Toronto and Vancouver are the two Canadian cities hosting matches, as part of the 16 host cities across Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.

But both the province and the City of Vancouver have regulations for short-term rentals, including rules on what types of homes can be used. In Vancouver, all operators must also have a business licence.

“We’ve been hearing for months and months that Vancouver is going to be short accommodation options and face a major crunch during FIFA 2026, and this new report from Deloitte confirms that,” Alex H

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