Vancouver Reveals Official FIFA World Cup 26™ Host City Poster
Today, Vancouver revealed its Official FIFA World Cup 26™ Host City Poster, designed by BC artist Jamin Zuroski. Inspired by the region’s natural elements and Indigenous culture, the poster captures Vancouver’s connection to nature and the spirit of the beautiful game.
This is the first time a FIFA World Cup™ has introduced official Host City-specific posters – an exciting initiative that highlights the unique culture and energy of each participating host city. The FIFA World Cup 26™ Vancouver Host Committee celebrated by revealing a large, semi-permanent decal of the poster at BC Place Vancouver, on a window facing Terry Fox Plaza.
In August of 2024, the Host Committee offered an exciting opportunity for BC artists, inviting them to either submit a poster design or portfolio for a chance to represent Vancouver on the global stage. The finalist was awarded $25,000 CAD, while the four runners-up each received $1,500 CAD in recognition of their work. The contest, which ran from August 26 to September 27, garnered 187 expressions of interest and resulted in 57 submissions—51 poster designs and six portfolios.
A panel, including representatives from the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, BC Pavilion Corporation, the Province of BC’s Ministry of Arts, Tourism, Culture and Sport, Destination BC, the Host Committee, and a local artist, selected the top five designs, including the winner.
Vancouver’s poster is one of 16 posters being unveiled across host cities from March 18 to Thursday, April 17 on FIFA’s Official Host City Posters page. All posters will be available for purchase beginning April 19, 2025, with pre-orders available on FIFA’s registration page.
About Jamin Zuroski
Jamin is an award-winning artist of mixed Ukrainian, Polish and Namgis First Nation ancestry. Throughout his 25-year-plus career, he has often celebrated the connection between sport and Indigenous culture and his art has been featured in major sporting events like the 2019 Canada Winter Games, and most recently the 2024 Ironman Triathlon. Learn more at www.vancouverfwc26.ca/poster.
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About FIFA World Cup 26™
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 games, 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. To learn more, please visit www.vancouverFWC26.ca or follow our Instagram, X and Facebook accounts @FWC26Vancouver.
