WATCH: Eby vows to reveal full cost of hosting World Cup by May 31

VANCOUVER — Premier David Eby has vowed to release "full accounting" on the cost of hosting the World Cup by May 31.

The first game in Vancouver will kick off on June 13.

"Is the FIFA juice worth the squeeze on taxpayers?" a reporter asked during a press conference at BC Place on Tuesday, citing the fact that a security budget has not been disclosed, and the overall cost is still a mystery to British Columbians.

Eby responded by pointing out that whatever the cost, the benefits — both economic and otherwise — for BC will be "significant." Projections suggest around $1 billion of "impact."

"I understand the important need to have the final and full accounting of the cost of the event available to the public," he continued. "Our intention was to release that with our partners closer to the date of the first game, but I have asked our team to move that forward to ensure that we have the total out to the public by the end of the month."

Eby maintained that while the cost is a "key piece of information for the public," the "legacies" created by the games is "significant and hard to understate."

Other host regions have provided numbers already. When asked why it's taken BC so long to follow suit, Eby said the delay was mainly due to a desire to "release it all at once rather than in pieces."

He pointed out that work is "ongoing," and that it was only recently that an agreement was reached with the federal government regarding security costs.

While British Columbians will be paying for the games, relatively few will be able to afford a seat at BC Place. When asked why he didn’t negotiate with FIFA for cheaper tickets or a special stream for locals, Eby said there are many ways to enjoy the games outside the stadium.

He noted that more will be revealed about the ticketing policies and government initiatives shortly.