Fans in Toronto and Vancouver are gathering today for the World Cup final between Spain and defending champion Argentina. The match marks the end of Canada's month-long role as a host of the first men's World Cup staged across North America.
Official FIFA Fan Festivals in both host cities are expected to draw thousands. Toronto hosted six matches and Vancouver seven during the tournament.
The championship match closes the first 48-team men's World Cup. The final cost of staging the tournament won't be known for months. Canada's independent parliamentary budget officer previously estimated total hosting costs at about $1.066 billion.