Montreal is part of the winning 2026 World Cup bid for men's soccer. The city is one of three in Canada that will host games. The U.S. and Mexico will also take part.
Member associations voted Wednesday at the FIFA Congress in Moscow in favour of the North American bid over that of Morocco.
The current blueprint calls for Canada and Mexico to stage 10 games each, with the U.S. to host 60.
The games in Canada will be divided between Montreal, Edmonton and Toronto.
Mayor Valérie Plante signalled her approval on Twitter early Wednesday.
Denis Coderre, who was mayor when the bid was put forward, also sent out a congratulatory tweet.
Très heureux de la victoire du Canada, les Etats-Unis et du Mexique pour la Coupe du Monde de 2026. Montréal est un incontournable pour la suite. Bravo à toute l’équipe, notamment celle de notre ville qui ont travaillé sans relâche <a href="https://twitter.com/BeisJim?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BeisJim</a> Johanne Derome, Luc Denis👍👍
—@DenisCoderre