A worker mows the grass at Toronto Stadium in preparation for FIFA World Cup 2026 in Toronto on Thursday June 4, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
By The Canadian Press
Jun 8, 2026 | 8:56 AM
TORONTO — Toronto police say they will work with officers from other countries during the FIFA World Cup to manage international fan groups.
Deputy police Chief Robert Johnson mentioned the collaboration last Friday while providing an update on preparations for the international soccer tournament, which lands in Toronto this week.
Johnson said officers from abroad will share intelligence on their respective countries’ fan bases, providing “credible situational awareness” that will help Toronto police respond “in a measured and appropriate way.”
When asked what differences police expect to see among international fan groups, Johnson said people celebrate and support their team in different ways, “some more aggressive than others.”