Any chance of Calgary hosting a World Cup game, while being EXTREMELY SLIM, would require a new stadium. This facility needs to get built whether one or (unlikely) both events occur... but with the World Cup, it's still an absolute long shot. IOC is much more realistic in having an impact.
While I would be excited for the WC to happen in Canada, it simply won't be a factor for Calgary. Even with a new stadium there's more popular, established soccer markets on this continent and only a handful of actual World Cup games in total. Edmonton will get one before we do.
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