Canadian province to extend alcohol sale hours during FIFA World Cup

Canada is set to co-host this summer's FIFA World Cup alongside the U. S. and Mexico -Credit:Cole BURSTON / AFP via Getty Images Canadian politician Doug Ford has revealed that bars and restaurants across Ontario will be authorized to extend alcohol service hours during the FIFA World Cup, with licenses temporarily stretched until 4 a.

m. The FIFA World Cup is rapidly approaching, with only 22 days remaining until Mexico begins the tournament against South Africa. While excessive ticket prices and bloated travel expenses have sparked criticism throughout the U.

S. , the province of Ontario has chosen a contrasting strategy. Legislation was enacted to prevent tickets for sporting events and concerts from being resold for more than their face value , leading FIFA to temporarily withdraw resale tickets for World Cup fixtures in Toronto from its official platform.

Now, the hospitality industry has received an added lift, as per The Mirror US . Spurs and West Ham's Premier League relegation battle set for dramatic final chapter Guillermo Ochoa shares touching statement ahead of record sixth FIFA World Cup Doug Ford, Ontario's premier, said on X that the extension of alcohol sale hours was to ensure 'Fans can enjoy the games no matter what time they're happening' -Credit:Laura Proctor/Bloomberg via Getty Images From June 11 to July 19, throughout the FIFA World Cup, bars and restaurants will be authorized to serve alcohol until 4 a. m.