Vancouver FIFA World Cup organizer: ‘I’m beyond happy with where things have landed’

Meeting the moment.

That’s how Jessie Adcock of the Host Committee described the work done by all involved in planning for Vancouver to host seven FIFA World Cup games at BC Place Stadium.

This week marks the halfway point of Vancouver’s involvement, with three matches left to play at the stadium, including New Zealand taking on Belgium Friday night.

“On a personal level, I would just say that I’m beyond happy with where things have landed,” said Adcock, pointing to the electric atmosphere in the city and the ability for thousands of people to attend a free fan festival at Hastings Park.

She highlighted the two Team Canada games,

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