Canada fans hold epic pre-game FIFA World Cup gathering in Vancouver
The streets of Vancouver were red and white on Thursday, ahead of Canada’s FIFA World Cup match against Qatar.
Thousands of fans were on the streets of Vancouver on Thursday afternoon ahead of Canada’s match vs. Qatar at the FIFA World Cup. (Rob Williams/Daily Hive)
Led by the Voyageurs supporters group, thousands of Canada fans held a pre-match gathering near Science World, before marching to BC Place.
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— Rob Williams (@RobTheHockeyGuy) June 18, 2026
It was a scene like we’ve never seen before in Vancouver.
Fans are ready for Canada to battle Qatar at BC Place. (Rob Williams/Daily Hive)
Vancouver embraced the World Cup prior to Canada’s arrival, packing BC Place for a match last Saturday between Australia and TĂźrkiye. After Thursday’s Canada-Qatar match, five more games will be held at BC Place.
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The fun hasn’t been limited to BC Place though. The FIFA Fan Festival has been a hit at Hastings Park, while Granville Street has become party central downtown.