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Visa Donates CA$200K, Opens Toronto FIFA 2026 Soccer Pitch

AI Summary

Visa, as the official payment technology partner for the FIFA World Cup 2026 , announced a CA$200,000 contribution to the City of Toronto's Soccer for All Legacy program. The company also inaugurated and donated a temporary street soccer pitch at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto, which will later be relocated permanently. This initiative is part of Visa's broader North American partnership with Street Soccer Canada/USA and its global "Tap In to Impact" campaign, which includes a CA$275,000 commitment to non-profits in each host country, supporting young entrepreneurs in Canada through Futurpreneur.

Key Highlights

  • Visa contributed CA$200,000 to Toronto's Soccer for All Legacy program.
  • Visa installed and donated a street soccer pitch at Nathan Phillips Square.
  • The temporary pitch will be open until July 19, then permanently relocated.
  • The initiative expands Visa's partnership with Street Soccer Canada/USA.
  • Visa's "Tap In to Impact" campaign commits CA$275,000 to non-profits in host countries.
  • In Canada, Visa partners with Futurpreneur to support young entrepreneurs.
  • The pitch features art by local Toronto illustrator Daria Domnikova.