TORONTO FIFA 2026- WATCH PARTY AT NATHAN PHILLIP SQUARE JUNE 12, 2026

 A vibe fun day in downtown Toronto experiencing the vibe of the city.

Spoke with people on the subway. A father and son going to the game.

Signs in Union Station. Got turned around and almost could not find my way to the street. Washroom break then a sign showing an exit. Found myself on Bay Street which was good as it was one way to Harbourfront.

Bay Street

FIFA flags.

Harbourfront- the Power Plant.

Soccer House was a destination but they wanted no food or drinks and other items like at a concert so did not go in. But sat with a Mom from Mississauga that was guarding all her bags with items for the family.

Do I look like a Canada fan or what! A little dorky for an old lady.

I only got the back of these guys. Funny flag shorts and whooping it up.

A neat row of flags.

Walked back to Bay Street to go back to Front.

Scotiabank Arena.

Bercy Park on Wellington.

Always some art in the park.

Little doggie statures.

Found my way to Bercy Park trying to find the Beaver Statures.

Love the mural on the building near St. Lawrence Market.

Yay finally found one of those little statures.

51 throughout the downtown core. Representing the countries in the World Cup.

Like the Loons on the bus.

Making my way up Yonge to Queen Street. Which became nightmare as it was under a barricade due to the beginning of the construction for the Ontario line. So a boring walk. Not pretty at all.

Bought some fries and a spicy Italian sausage. Took a picture for a Korean couple. Then two middle age men asked if I would take their picture and get the building in the background. Cute. They didn't know it was city hall. Pulled out my Canadian flag for one of them to have for their day. The food trucks kept people fed. I also bought an ice cream cone and later a Mango drink due to the heat. 

The large screen let everyone experience the opening ceremonies and all the game. Toronto sign makes such a statement and many people were sitting on it. Taking pictures and just enjoying themselves.

I moved over to see the screen better and sang along with Oh Canada. Then the Snow Birds that flew over the stadium flew over us as well. 

People playing on the soccer pitch set up in place of the winter ice rink.

The reflection of the FIFA signage.

FIFA signage so visible

The funny man and his bike dressed like a hockey player.

Rows of people on the rampsl

Flag at half mask for the fallen Toronto Police Officer.

So I decided to take photos of some more signage.

I started chatting with a lady Jennifer. Then a Globe and Mail reporter asked if he could interview us which he did. Recorded us. Then a picture with the flag I whipped out for the photos.

Many famous Canadians were at the game. Michael Buble, Connor McDavid, Christine Sinclair. Ryan Reynolds. Mike Myers. Alanis Morissette. And I am sure lots of other folks that just blended into the 45,000 crowd.

So a fun and adventuresome day. I just might go downtown again and hunt for those beaver statures as well as just have the vibe of the city.

There are 3 watch parties in Richmond Hill that I definitely will attend. Two are up the street at the library. 

Adolph loved soccer and he would be enjoying the tournament. However he would not have wanted to wander around the city like I did. Some Italians are complaining they would have made it more of a party. But they are Canadians so just enjoy the team and hope they do well

1 to 1 against Bosnia. So the first time a Canadian team has scored in a World Cup games. 

So for soccer not being my first sport of choice I did alright at my first Canadian soccer game. 

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