30 photos and videos of Americans taking over Vancouver for the FIFA Women's World Cup

Tens of thousands of American visitors have stormed the streets of Vancouver ahead of the much-anticipated U.S.A. vs. Japan match-up for the championship final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Earlier this afternoon, large crowds decked out in the star-spangled flag’s red, white and blue colours streamed down Granville Street before making a turn to Robson Street towards B.C. Place Stadium.

A number of roads in the area were closed due to the impromptu crowds led by The American Outlaws, a group of fans that support the U.S. men’s and women’s national soccer team.

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There were also further traffic disruptions to accommodate the security needs of the motorcade of U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden, who is in Vancouver to support and watch his nation’s team.

The match kicks off at B.C. Place Stadium at 4 p.m. It will be broadcasted live on CTV and FOX Sports.

Local organizers and the provincial government expect that the uptick in the number of visitors during the month-long FIFA Women’s World Cup will provide British Columbia’s economy with a $52 million boost. Vancouver played host to eight matches plus the championship final.

#MarchToTheMatch #WWCFinals #Invasion #Vancouver #53rdState #WWC2015 #America has #TheBest #Fans! #GoodLuck #TeamUSA! #SheCanDoIt!

A video posted by EXPERT JOINTS (@expertjoints) on Jul 5, 2015 at 2:43pm PDT

I have no idea. Some important game perhaps??? #Vancouver #USA #FIFAWWC against #JAPAN at #BCPlace #vancitybuzz Its a never ending festival like scenery living right downtown. Never bored! Lol haha A video posted by François Péladeau (@vancityhotshots) on Jul 5, 2015 at 2:28pm PDT

Well, ‘Murica just rolled in. And they have quite a few diddies they have been singing me ALL DAY! #FIFA #worldcup #USEh #vancouver #butcanyoukeepitdownalittletho

A video posted by MissMelady (@vmelady) on Jul 5, 2015 at 2:27pm PDT

#worldcup #uswnt #Vancouver #soccercation A video posted by Dave Moore (@davemoore22) on Jul 5, 2015 at 1:57pm PDT

WORLD CUP FINALS absolute madness right now so excited to go to the game!!! #worldcup #worldcupfinals #vancouver #vancity #yvr

A video posted by Daniel Andries (@dandries2) on Jul 5, 2015 at 2:20pm PDT

В этом матче мы за #Japan #fifawwc A video posted by Alex, IT Engineer in VFX (@alex_prigarin) on Jul 5, 2015 at 2:53pm PDT

#fifawwc it’s time

A video posted by emilazy (@emilazy) on Jul 5, 2015 at 2:52pm PDT

So ready. #uswnt #usa #fifawwc A video posted by Elena (@zitrocity) on Jul 5, 2015 at 2:47pm PDT

America has arrived #america #fifa15 #fifaworldcup #usa #FIFAWWC

A video posted by FashionPrix (@fashion_prix) on Jul 5, 2015 at 2:38pm PDT

‘MURICA #FIFAWWC A video posted by Matthew Low (@itsmattlow) on Jul 5, 2015 at 2:37pm PDT

Team America: World Cup fans! #fifawwc

A photo posted by Matthew Boulton (@mafue77) on Jul 5, 2015 at 2:36pm PDT

U.S. and A! #GodBlessAmerica #vancity #Vancouver #vancitybuzz #igersvancouver #usa A photo posted by @miuonpak on Jul 5, 2015 at 2:52pm PDT

American ant invasion!

A photo posted by Jenna Herbut (@jennaherbut) on Jul 5, 2015 at 2:42pm PDT

#americans in #vancouver they are all waving their flags and chanting #usa A video posted by Daisy Tara (@danitarabraga) on Jul 5, 2015 at 2:18pm PDT

Crazy Americans in #vancouver #soccer #fifa #final #worldcup

A video posted by Eugene V. (@verveiko) on Jul 5, 2015 at 2:37pm PDT

The American’s have finally invaded Canada. #fifawwc2015 #fifawwc @fifaworldcup #vancouver #CantHelpButBeaLittleExcitedForTheUSA A photo posted by Melissa B. Kyle (@mellysaxo) on Jul 5, 2015 at 2:42pm PDT

#GoodLuck to #TeamUSA in the #WWCFinal vs #DefendingChamps #Japan. You have #TheBest #Fans! #WWC2015 #Vancouver #Invasion #53rdState #WWCFinals

A photo posted by EXPERT JOINTS (@expertjoints) on Jul 5, 2015 at 2:26pm PDT

FIFA Women’s World Cup – USA – Japan. Америкозы оккупировали Ванкувер #fifa #usa #worldcup #soccer #final A photo posted by Eugene V. (@verveiko) on Jul 5, 2015 at 2:35pm PDT

Are you ready for the #FIFAWWCFinal? Here’s the scene in #Vancouver right now. The smoke has lifted off the city and we’re ready. Who are you cheering for?

A photo posted by play4 team (@goplay4) on Jul 5, 2015 at 2:34pm PDT

The Americans are really out in support for the #fifawomensworldcup2015 #usavsjapan #fifafinals #fifafanfest #vancouver #Canada @vancitybuzz A photo posted by Wolff (@iamtndr) on Jul 5, 2015 at 2:39pm PDT

Two Nations unite for the love of the game. #USAvJPN #FIFAWWC #wwc2015 #soccer #futbol #final #worldcup #FUFA2015 #TeamUSA #teamjapan

A photo posted by armando (@armandoeliasg) on Jul 5, 2015 at 2:50pm PDT

#USAvJPN #fifawwc #Vancouver Today we are cheering for the U.S. A photo posted by armando (@armandoeliasg) on Jul 5, 2015 at 2:39pm PDT

#fifa #canada #vancouver

A photo posted by @lookinco on Jul 5, 2015 at 2:21pm PDT

The crazies are out already! #worldcup #teamusa #fifa15 #vancouver A photo posted by Stephen Goss (@essgoss) on Jul 5, 2015 at 1:29pm PDT

Fans everywhere! #worldcup #teamusa #fifa15 #vancouver

A photo posted by Stephen Goss (@essgoss) on Jul 5, 2015 at 1:32pm PDT

This is hard to believe on Robson. #USA #JPN #cbc pic.twitter.com/QNtu4cwVzI — Richard Zussman (@richardzussman) July 5, 2015

Sorry about your streets Vancouver. #WeWantThreeStars pic.twitter.com/lgmJCS1so1

— The American Outlaws (@AmericanOutlaws) July 5, 2015

USA HAS TAKEN OVER VANCOUVER! #DAMNPROUD #USA #WEBELIEVE pic.twitter.com/0FPk8RRpwu — SoccerGirlProblems® (@SoccerGrlProbs) July 5, 2015

WOW! #USA fans have taken over Vancouver! #FWWConFOX #ScoreToSettle pic.twitter.com/uU9HS5Vpjt

— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 5, 2015

Found 7 Japanese fans in Vancouver. They were hidden behind the 53,993 American fans. #FIFAWWCFinal pic.twitter.com/bWIGHLSDJf — Ricardo Fort (@SportByFort) July 5, 2015