Science World turns into giant soccer ball for FIFA World Cup in Vancouver<\/p>\n
Published 5:30 pm Monday, May 18, 2026<\/p>\n
Vancouver\u2019s Science World building is turning into a giant Adidas Trionda soccer ball for FIFA World Cup 2026.<\/p>\n
Crews are busy attaching coloured panels to the False Creek landmark in time for the tournament, which starts June 11.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a striking new look for Science World, where a new Soccer & Technology exhibit has opened for the summer.<\/p>\n
The FIFA Museum\u2019s touring exhibition makes its North American debut in Vancouver with a showcase of all things World Cup, from the broadcast booth to the pitch.<\/p>\n
Science World-goers can learn about soccer-related technologies including stadium lighting, turf construction, video-assisted officiating, player data and more until Sept. 7.<\/p>\n
Taking in the new Soccer and Technology exhibit at @scienceworldca<\/a>. <\/p>\n Some interesting stuff, more of a museum with displays than interactive (the ball kick was lined up). @FIFAMuseum<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/YRxydy6eje<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Tom Zillich (@TomZillich) May 18, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Kids can kick a ball at a goalkeeper on a giant screen and pretend that they\u2019re in the broadcast booth at a final game, but other than that the exhibit is short of interactivity, big on education in a series of slick, well-lit displays.<\/p>\n Museum pieces include the jersey worn by Christine Sinclair during Canada\u2019s first Olympic gold-medal-winning game at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and the match ball from Canada\u2019s clash with Croatia at the 2022 World Cup men\u2019s tournament.<\/p>\n Presented by the Province of British Columbia, Soccer & Technology<\/a> offers fans \u201ca chance to see the game like never before, to discover the cutting-edge science that supports soccer for players, coaches, referees, and fans alike,\u201d raved Marco Fazzone, managing director of the FIFA Museum.<\/p>\n Science World admission is $37.50 for adults, $30.50 for youth (ages 13-18) and seniors, $25.50 for kids (3 to 12), free for two and under.<\/p>\n