Questions are being raised about payments that were made to the three host First Nations of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Global News has learned that $18 million has been paid to the Musqueam Indian Band, Squamish Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation, with each getting $6 million.

However, there is no mention of any specific conditions attached to the money.

Musqueam Chief Wayne Sparrow said the money does come with clear guidelines for spending and that his community will be consulted; however, he did not elaborate further.

B.C.’s minister of tourism, arts and culture said she could not speak to specific details without the First Nations present.

“But what I can say is in our discussions that they are very interested in building capacity as well as participation and using the funds to build

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