2:28 p.m. PT: \u2018We still have a chance,\u2019 Toronto fan says <\/p>\n
At the Canada House watch party, one Toronto fan says that while it is not the result that he wanted, Canada is still moving on to the next round.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe would have liked to win or tie, but it\u2019s not the worst thing. I don\u2019t think it\u2019s the worst thing, to be honest,\u201d he tells CTV Toronto videographer Jess Smith.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are progressing for the first time ever. That is what matters. We lost the battle today, but the war is still happening. We still have the chance.\u201d<\/p>\n
Another fan says he still has faith that Canada can go far in the tournament. \u201cWe\u2019re not giving up hope,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n
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Toronto fan, Canada House A Toronto fan speaks with CTV News at the Canada House watch party following the loss to Switzerland. <\/p>\n
Bryann Aguilar<\/a>, CP24.com\/CTVNewsToronto.ca <\/p>\n 2:13 p.m. PT: Toronto fans react to loss<\/p>\n Despite the bittersweet end, some fans who watched the match at Toronto Fan Fest are optimistic that Canada will bounce back on Sunday for their first trip to the World Cup\u2019s knockout round.<\/p>\n \u201cI think they got it. The spirit is here. Canada is here. I think it will show on Sunday,\u201d one fan told CP24 reporter Phil Perkins.<\/p>\n It remains to be seen who their opponent will be for the Round of 32, which will be played at the LA Stadium. The Canadians could face Korea or Czechia.<\/p>\n Being the lone game on Sunday, the city says Fan Fest will open from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. for fans to watch and cheer for Canada. Information about tickets will be shared on Thursday.<\/p>\n Bryann Aguilar<\/a>, CP24.com\/CTVNewsToronto.ca <\/p>\n 2:10 p.m. PT: \u2018I know our team has heart\u2019<\/p>\n Canada head coach Jesse Marsch told the TSN broadcast after the match that he admired the fight his team showed in battling back after going down 2-0.<\/p>\n \u201cI know our team has heart,\u201d he said. \u201cThat is something to be so proud of.\u201d<\/p>\n The American coach said he regretted that Canada was unable to win the top spot in the group and play its upcoming knockout match in Vancouver.<\/p>\n Marsch also said he considered putting Alphonso Davies into the match in the second half but ultimately opted not to do so, knowing that a Round of 32 match is to come. He said he didn\u2019t want to put Davies \u201cin danger.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe thought about Alphonso, but we were trying to just manage him,\u201d Marsch said. \u201cHe should be ready for the next match.\u201d<\/p>\n Ian Holliday<\/a>, CTVNewsVancouver.ca <\/p>\n 1:56 p.m. PT: Canada falls short<\/p>\n The Canadians came into today\u2019s match knowing a win or a draw would give them first place in Group B and a path to up to two knockout games in Vancouver.<\/p>\n Unfortunately for the sold-out B.C. Place crowd, Canada was unable to achieve either result. Goals from Rub\u00e9n Vargas and Johan Manzambi gave Switzerland a 2-0 lead.<\/p>\n Canada cut the score to 2-1 with a goal from second-half substitute Promise David, but despite a flurry of chances, the home team was unable to find an equalizer.<\/p>\n Ian Holliday<\/a>, CTVNewsVancouver.ca<\/p>\n 1:45 p.m. PT: Canada House back to life with David goal<\/p>\n The watch party at Canada House in Toronto erupted into cheers as Promise David scored a goal to cut the lead.<\/p>\n Bryann Aguilar<\/a>, CP24.com\/CTVNewsToronto.ca <\/p>\n 1:34 p.m. PT: Canada gets on the board<\/p>\n Just moments after stepping onto the pitch, substitute Promise David has scored for Canada.<\/p>\n Switzerland leads 2-1. Canada will need at least another goal to have a chance to win the group.<\/p>\n Ian Holliday<\/a>, CTVNewsVancouver.ca <\/p>\n 1:30 p.m. PT: 2nd-half hydration break<\/p>\n The whistle has blown for the second-half hydration break.<\/p>\n Canada looked better after the first-half hydration break. The team will need a similar boost this time if it\u2019s going to get back into this game.<\/p>\n Ian Holliday<\/a>, CTVNewsVancouver.ca<\/p>\n 1:18 p.m. P.T.: Swiss supporters in Toronto celebrate lead<\/p>\n Amongst a dejected pro-Canada crowd at the Toronto Fan Fest is a small group of Swiss supporters jumping for joy and waving their flag as their team takes a 2-0 lead.<\/p>\n Bryann Aguilar<\/a>, CP24.com\/CTVNewsToronto.ca <\/p>\n 1:15 p.m. PT: Switzerland doubles the lead<\/p>\n A little more than 10 minutes after the first goal, it\u2019s now 2-0 to Switzerland. Embolo laid off a pass to Johan Manzambi, whose low shot managed to squeeze under Crepeau and into the net.<\/p>\n Canada looks headed for second place in the group.<\/p>\n Ian Holliday<\/a>, CTVNewsVancouver.ca <\/p>\n 1:06 p.m. PT: Switzerland scores<\/p>\n It took less than a minute for Switzerland to take the lead.<\/p>\n Rub\u00e9n Vargas was left unmarked in the Canadian penalty area and slammed his shot past Maxime Crepeau to put the Swiss in control of Group B.<\/p>\n If the game ends with this score, Switzerland will win the group with seven points and play its Round of 32 match in Vancouver on July 2. <\/p>\n As long as Bosnia and Herzegovina doesn\u2019t score a boatload more goals against Qatar, Canada would finish second and travel to Los Angeles for a Round of 32 match on June 28.<\/p>\n Ian Holliday<\/a>, CTVNewsVancouver.ca <\/p>\n 1:05 p.m. PT: 2nd half begins<\/p>\n The countdown to the second-half kickoff is complete and the match is underway again. If it can keep Switzerland from scoring, Canada is 45 minutes or so from winning the group.<\/p>\n Switzerland had 70 per cent of the possession in the first half, but Canada outshot the Swiss five to four, with three shots on goal compared to Switzerland\u2019s two.<\/p>\n Still, no Canadian chance has come as close to hitting the back of the net as Switzerland\u2019s Breel Embolo\u2019s did in the 11th minute, when Canada\u2019s goalkeeper came up with a huge save.<\/p>\n Ian Holliday<\/a>, CTVNewsVancouver.ca <\/p>\n 12:50 p.m. PT: Halftime<\/p>\n It\u2019s halftime at B.C. Place. Switzerland had the better chances, but Canada improved as the first half went on, putting more pressure on the Swiss defence as halftime approached.<\/p>\n Ali Ahmed had a good chance for Canada in the 41st minute, but he slightly mishit his low shot and Swiss goalkeeper Gregor Kobel made the save.<\/p>\n Down the I-5 in Seattle, Bosnia and Herzegovina leads Qatar 2-1 at halftime. If those results hold through the second halves of the two matches, Canada will win the group.<\/p>\n Ian Holliday<\/a>, CTVNewsVancouver.ca <\/p>\n 12:45 p.m. PT: Full house at FIFA Fan Festival <\/p>\n The amphitheatre at the PNE is packed with Team Canada supporters taking in the match. <\/p>\n CTV News Vancouver\u2019s Penny Daflos is at Hastings Park to catch the reactions of the crowd. <\/p>\n Fifteen-year-old Matthew Ring from Vancouver is in the front row at the city\u2019s FIFA Fan Festival for the second Canada match in a row. He says he got up at 6:30 a.m. and queued for hours to get his prime position because he loves Canada so much.<\/p>\n Kaija Jussinoja,<\/a> CTVNewsVancouver.ca <\/p>\n With files from The Canadian Press<\/p>\n 12:34 p.m. PT: The biggest crowd reactions so far<\/p>\n From my spot at pitchside, the crowd inside B.C. Place has come out of the gate red hot – louder than in the early moments versus Qatar last week. It feels like there is increased intensity and anxiety with a knockout-stage berth at the top of Group B so close.<\/p>\n The biggest reaction in the building so far, happened after Canadian goalkeeper Maxime Cr\u00e9peau had an early outstanding stop and for a near miss by Cyle Larin before it was ruled offside.<\/p>\n The boo birds are certainly out in Vancouver for any Swiss touch of the ball.<\/p>\n Andrew Johnson<\/a>, CTV National News<\/p>\n 12:32 p.m. PT: Bosnia leads Qatar<\/p>\n The other match in Group B is happening simultaneously in Seattle, where Bosnia and Herzegovina has taken a 2-0 lead over Qatar.<\/p>\n If both matches ended with their current scorelines, Canada would win the group with five points, Switzerland would be second, also with five, and Bosnia would place third with four points.<\/p>\n Ian Holliday<\/a>, CTVNewsVancouver.ca<\/p>\n 12:30 p.m. PT: Carney in attendance <\/p>\n Prime Minister Mark Carney is in the stands at B.C. Place again. <\/p>\n B.C. Premier David Eby was also in the crowd as it marched to the stadium. <\/p>\n Kaija Jussinoja,<\/a> CTVNewsVancouver.ca <\/p>\n 12:20 p.m. PT: Hundreds pack downtown Halifax bar<\/p>\n The match is underway and roughly 200 people have packed this downtown Halifax bar, inside and out, watching Canada battle Switzerland.<\/p>\n This location has been a FIFA hub since the tournament began. Canada soccer fans have gathered here for all matches, loudly supporting their team from the other side of the country. <\/p>\n The general manager told CTV News that based on reservations and bookings, they will be sold out. <\/p>\n As the workday ends, this place continues to fill up with excited soccer fans.<\/p>\n Paul Hollingsworth<\/a>, CTV National News <\/p>\n Fans pack Halifax bar to watch Canada take on Switzerland Hundreds of fans packed into a downtown Halifax bar to watch Canada take on Switzerland in the final group stage match at the FIFA World Cup. <\/p>\n 12:10 p.m. PT: Ontario fans celebrate \u2018the Brampton Six\u2019 <\/p>\n The pride of Brampton, Ont., is well represented on the Canadian men\u2019s World Cup team.<\/p>\n At Brampton Garden Square, fans in attendance are well aware that their city \u2014 northwest of Toronto \u2014 is well represented on the Canadian Men\u2019s World Cup team. <\/p>\n Today they\u2019re known as \u201cthe Brampton six.\u201d Midfielders Jonathan Osorio, Tajon Buchanan, Liam Millar and Jayden Nelson, as well as forwards Cyle Larin and Promise David, are all from the large suburb. These six players make Brampton the No. 1 producer of men\u2019s national soccer team players, outstripping larger urban centres like Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver.<\/p>\n Retired Brampton high school gym teacher Ed McMahon says each of the players benefited from a push towards soccer at multiple schools in Brampton. \u201cThey were pulled away from the traditional high school football programs and were steered towards soccer,\u201d says McMahon. <\/p>\n The players also came up through the Brampton Soccer Cup program from a young age. <\/p>\n Brampton Soccer Club Executive Director Paula Phillips says each of the players had amazing families who supported them alongside their minor league soccer clubs. \u201cAs they say, it takes a village,\u201d says Philips. <\/p>\n Adrian Ghobrial,<\/a> CTV National News senior correspondent<\/p>\n 12:22 p.m. PT: Hydration break<\/p>\n The game has paused for its first-half hydration break in the 23rd minute. Canada and Switzerland are scoreless at B.C. Place.<\/p>\n Ian Holliday<\/a>, CTVNewsVancouver.ca<\/p>\n 12:18 p.m. PT: Packed Toronto Fan Fest watching match<\/p>\n It\u2019s a sea of Canadian jerseys at the FIFA Fan Festival in Toronto as the match is now underway. All eyes are on the big screen showing the Group B contest.<\/p>\n Bryann Aguilar<\/a>, CP24.com\/CTVNewsToronto.ca <\/p>\n 12:15 p.m. PT: Scoreless after 15 minutes<\/p>\n The first 15 minutes have been eventful, but scoreless. Switzerland has dominated possession, but both sides have had some good stretches.<\/p>\n Canada\u2019s goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau made a great save against Swiss forward Breel Embolo in the 11th minute, while Cyle Larin was called offside after a one-on-one with the Swiss\u2019 keeper in the 13th.<\/p>\n Canada had an early opportunity with a free kick in the fourth minute, but the Swiss defence held firm.<\/p>\n Switzerland also put Canada\u2019s defence under pressure, winning a corner in the early going and getting the ball in some dangerous areas, but neither side could make a breakthrough.<\/p>\n Ian Holliday<\/a>, CTVNewsVancouver.ca<\/p>\n 12:08 p.m. PT: 8th minute tribute to Kon\u00e9 <\/p>\n Canada fans held up hundreds of signs displaying Isma\u00ebl Kon\u00e9\u2019s number eight during the eighth minute of play.<\/p>\n Kon\u00e9 suffered a broken leg in the Canadian\u2019s 6-0 win over Qatar last week.<\/p>\n Ian Holliday<\/a>, CTVNewsVancouver.ca<\/p>\n 12:05 p.m. PT: Ramon Abatti refereeing <\/p>\n Brazilian referee Ramon Abatti has the whistle for Canada\u2019s Group B finale against Switzerland at BC Place. <\/p>\n Abatti was the referee for the 2024 Olympic men\u2019s gold-medal game and worked the Club World Cup last year. <\/p>\n He is joined by fellow Brazilians Danilo Manis and Rafael Alves on the lines, with Peru\u2019s Kevin Ortega serving as fourth official and Juan Soto of Venezuela handling VAR duties.<\/p>\n The Canadian Press<\/p>\n 12:01 p.m. PT: Game on<\/p>\n We\u2019re underway from B.C. Place. Watch live on TSN (subscription required)<\/a>.<\/p>\n A win or a draw will see Canada advance to the Round of 32 as group winners and play in Vancouver again on July 2.<\/p>\n Ian Holliday<\/a>, CTVNewsVancouver.ca <\/p>\n 12 p.m. PT: Bars packed on Granville Street <\/p>\n The match is underway and bars along Granville Street are full of fans, with more lined up outside hoping to get in. <\/p>\n CTV News Vancouver\u2019s Ben Miljure is taking in the excitement at the pedestrian zone throughout the day. <\/p>\n Kaija Jussinoja,<\/a> CTVNewsVancouver.ca <\/p>\n 11:55 a.m. PT: National anthems<\/p>\n The teams have taken the pitch and the national anthems are getting under way, first with Switzerland\u2019s \u201cSchweizerpsalm\u201d (\u201cSwiss Psalm\u201d in English), which has lyrics in each of the country\u2019s four official languages (German, French, Italian and Romansch).<\/p>\n The Swiss anthem will be followed by \u201cO Canada.\u201d<\/p>\n Against Qatar last week, the Canadian anthem boomed through B.C. Place as the sea of red-clad fans sang along.<\/p>\n Ian Holliday<\/a>, CTVNewsVancouver.ca<\/p>\n 11:44 a.m. PT: Canada House in Toronto ready for match<\/p>\n Fans have started flooding into Canada Soccer House at the Harbourfront Centre to get a good spot to watch Canada take on Switzerland. <\/p>\n The fans are all decked out in their red and white gear and say they are cautiously optimistic about the match! With screens set up all over, there isn\u2019t a bad seat in the house. <\/p>\n Jessica Smith<\/a>, CTV News Toronto <\/p>\n Kickoff is rapidly approaching. Here are the starting lineups for each team.<\/p>\n Ian Holliday<\/a>, CTVNewsVancouver.ca<\/p>\n 11:25 a.m. PT: Kon\u00e9 on the field in a wheelchair<\/p>\n Injured Canadian midfielder Isma\u00ebl Kon\u00e9 will be with the team today as they take on Switzerland.<\/p>\n A huge cheer went up from the crowd inside B.C. Place as he was pushed out onto the pitch in a wheelchair.<\/p>\n Must See: Kone enters BC Place Vancouver to an ovation from Canadian fans As the Canadian men’s national team took to the pitch for warm-ups, Ismael Kone was wheeled in and was given an ovation from the crowd on hand. <\/p>\n Ian Holliday<\/a>, CTVNewsVancouver.ca <\/p>\n 11:12 a.m. PT: Team Canada hits the field<\/p>\n Canada has hit the field for warmup and lit up the card as they walked out. Then came injured Ismael Kone, in a wheelchair, saluting the fans as they stood for him. Powerful moment.<\/p>\n Andrew Johnson<\/a>, CTV National News journalist<\/p>\n Alessia Cara is about to take to the stage at the FIFA Fan Festival in Toronto as the crowd continues to build ahead of the Canada vs. Switzerland match.<\/p>\n Fresh off their Calder Cup win, the Toronto Marlies are also scheduled to pay a visit to the party around 2:45 p.m. ET. Other performers include Soundclash Society, Dance Migration, SHOUT! the band and Snotty Nose Rez Kids. <\/p>\n Heather Wright<\/a>, CTV National News <\/p>\n Among those gathered before the march to the match began was CTV\u2019s Chief News Anchor and Senior Editor Omar Sachedina.<\/p>\n Ian Holliday<\/a>, CTVNewsVancouver.ca<\/p>\n 10:45 a.m. PT: Players take in the atmosphere at BC Place<\/p>\n Alphonso Davies and his Canadian teammates have just left the pitch after a few minutes spent taking in the atmosphere at BC Place and having some fun at midfield. Several players pulled out their phones and enjoyed a few laughs. The team seems loose.<\/p>\n Injured Ismael Kone, who broke his leg in the match against Qatar, left the dressing room on crutches and was applauded by stadium staff.<\/p>\n The Swiss also briefly emerged to check out field level about 90 minutes ahead of kickoff.<\/p>\n Outside, fans tell us they\u2019re nervous, excited, and well aware they may be about to witness one of the biggest sporting moments in Canadian history.<\/p>\n Andrew Johnson<\/a>, CTV National News journalist<\/p>\n This is the fourth match Vancouver has hosted so far, with three more to come.<\/p>\n B.C. Place has one more group stage game to host, between Belgium and New Zealand on Friday, before hosting a Round of 32 match on July 2 and a Round of 16 match on July 7.<\/p>\n CTV News Vancouver\u2019s photo gallery has captured some of the scenes from the city\u2019s hosting duties so far.<\/p>\n Ian Holliday<\/a>, CTVNewsVancouver.ca<\/p>\n 10:05 a.m. PT: Voyageurs on their way<\/p>\n The Canadian march to the match is underway, with thousands taking to the street waving flags and wearing red.<\/p>\n Ian Holliday<\/a>, CTVNewsVancouver.ca<\/p>\n 10 a.m. PT: \u2018Fondue is better than poutine\u2019<\/p>\n Swiss fans have gathered in Olympic Village for their march to the match, and CTV News Vancouver\u2019s Kraig Krause is among the crowd.<\/p>\n He recorded video of fans dressed as cows and swinging large, red cowbells, as well as one fan carrying a sign reading \u201cfondue is better than poutine.\u201d<\/p>\n Ian Holliday<\/a>, CTVNewsVancouver.ca<\/p>\n 9:45 a.m. PT: Fever pitch <\/p>\n Today\u2019s match will be played amidst unseasonably high temperatures in Vancouver and across the province, where fans gathering at outdoor viewing parties are advised to seek shade and stay hydrated.<\/p>\n Heat records fell across British Columbia on Tuesday, with many communities marking their warmest June 23 in decades. <\/p>\n That heat is expected to linger through Wednesday before cooler temperatures and rain move in across much of the region. <\/p>\n This week also marks the fifth anniversary of the deadly 2021 heat dome, which contributed to more than 600 deaths, according to a provincial coroner\u2019s report, as temperatures soared above 40 C for several days. <\/p>\n Todd Coyne<\/a>, CTVNewsVancouver.ca<\/p>\n 9:30 a.m. PT: Fans getting ready to march <\/p>\n A sea of red and white, led by the Voyageurs, are just about to start marching to BC Place. <\/p>\n CTV News Vancouver\u2019s Rob Buffam is in the crowd to capture the excitement before the match. <\/p>\n Kaija Jussinoja,<\/a> CTVNewsVancouver.ca reporter <\/p>\n 9:25 a.m. PT: March plans<\/p>\n It\u2019s an early start for the Voyageurs. Canada\u2019s national team supporters group is assembling at Quebec and Switchmen streets southeast of False Creek this morning, with the march to the match scheduled to set off around 9:45 a.m., just over two hours before the noon kickoff at B.C. Place.<\/p>\n Swiss fans, meanwhile, are assembling just a few blocks away at Olympic Village Square. The nation\u2019s consulate general is telling them to have their red shirts ready, flags packed and \u201ccowbells polished.\u201d<\/p>\n Vancouver police say five of their horses will be leading the Canadian fan march. Police say the horses \u2014 Larry, Kingston, Angus, Bud, and Nelson \u2014 are a mix of Clydesdale, Percheron draft, quarter horse cross, and thoroughbred cross horses. They\u2019re telling fans to give the horses, which each weigh 1,600 to 1,800 pounds, plenty of space and not to pat them.<\/p>\n Ian Holliday<\/a>, CTVNewsVancouver.ca and The Canadian Press<\/a><\/p>\n 9 a.m. PT: Pregame read<\/p>\n In the Ali household, it\u2019s been all World Cup, all the time. The Surrey, B.C., couple is often glued to the TV during FIFA\u2019s marquee tournament.<\/p>\n But as good as the matches are on TV, Mohammed Ali and his wife Afreen Kothiwala decided to buy tickets and take in the real thing. The pricey purchase was a treat to celebrate their wedding anniversary.<\/p>\n They found a pair on StubHub for Sunday\u2019s match between New Zealand and Egypt at BC Place for $1,106, or $450 each before fees.<\/p>\n But as kickoff approached, the tickets were not transferred into the official FIFA ticket app as promised.<\/p>\n The couple shared their story\u2014and its surprise happy ending\u2014with CTV News Vancouver on Tuesday.<\/p>\n World Cup ticket resale mishap ruins couple\u2019s anniversary plans A couple who planned to celebrate by taking in a match at BC Place found out at the last minute they didn\u2019t actually have tickets. <\/p>\n Martin MacMahon<\/a>, CTV News Vancouver journalist<\/p>\n 8:40 a.m. PT: Road closures reminder<\/p>\n Downtown Vancouver is expected to be packed with thousands of fans throughout the day, so anyone travelling through is urged to plan ahead.<\/p>\n As with other match days, a number of road closures are in effect around BC Place. <\/p>\n Here are some safety reminders and a map of traffic changes today: <\/p>\n Kaija Jussinoja,<\/a> CTVNewsVancouver.ca reporter <\/p>\n 8:30 a.m. PT: Alphonso Davies expected to play <\/p>\n Head coach Jesse Marsch says he expects to bring captain Alphonso Davies on at some point during the nation\u2019s FIFA World Cup game against Switzerland in Vancouver.<\/p>\n Marsch says Davies will not start but he has been training with the team, is ready to play and would bring a big mental boost to Canada\u2019s final game of the group stage.<\/p>\n The 25-year-old star left back injured his left hamstring in early May while playing for Bayern Munich in a Champions League semifinal and has not played since.<\/p>\n The Canadian Press<\/a> <\/p>\n 7:15 a.m. PT: Fans to honour Kon\u00e9<\/p>\n During the national anthem at BC Place, fans will honour injured midfielder Isma\u00ebl Kon\u00e9, who broke his leg during Canada\u2019s match with Qatar. <\/p>\n The Voyageurs fan club says it has printed 3,000 No. 8 signs to hold up during O Canada. <\/p>\n They are asking for volunteers to pick up the signs at Fionn MacCool\u2019s Pub to hand out to people marching to BC Place and in the stadium. There will also be a banner to sign at the pub before the march sets up at 9:30 a.m. and begins at 10 a.m. <\/p>\n Fans are also encouraged to make their own No. 8 signs. <\/p>\n Kaija Jussinoja,<\/a> CTVNewsVancouver.ca reporter <\/p>\n Team Canada controls its own destiny heading into today\u2019s match. A win or a draw will see the Canadians top the group and advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time ever.<\/p>\n Canada is likely to advance even if it loses, with its four points in the standings and plus-six goal differential extremely likely to be enough for second place in Group B or one of the top eight third-place finishes across the tournament\u2019s 12 groups.<\/p>\n Topping the group is preferable, however, not just because it likely means a weaker opponent in the Round of 32, but also because the winner of Group B will play its Round of 32 match in Vancouver on July 2.<\/p>\n Canada vs. Switzerland is not the only match kicking off at noon today. Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar will also begin their final group stage match in Seattle at that time.<\/p>\n The World Cup\u2019s final group stage matches are played simultaneously to minimize the chance that two squads will settle for a mutually agreeable result, which famously happened during a 1982 game between West Germany and Austria that has come to be known as the Disgrace of Gijon<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/X3DP7YQEMRFGDI5RKKNXZ2VV6A.jpeg\")
The biggest crowd reactions so far <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2LVAIIKHPJGJDJQT7Z45TXJ4AY.jpeg\")
Ontario fans celebrate \u2018the Brampton Six\u2019 <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/DPOGZDAN3JDE5FBWGJWBNKRAPY.jpg\")
Canada House in Toronto Fans gather at Canada House in Toronto for the match against Switzerland on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (Jessica Smith) 11:40 a.m. PT: Starting lineups<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HIG7NP6T5BBNRE322AXOPCH2J4.jpeg\")
The stage at the FIFA Fan Festival in Toronto. (Heather Wright \/ CTV News) The stage at the FIFA Fan Festival in Toronto is pictured on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (Heather Wright \/ CTV News) 11 a.m. PT: Alessia Cara at Toronto\u2019s FIFA Fan Festival<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/VCUAIO5AHFFW5HYDNO2ZTVQ4TA.jpeg\")
Players are pictured taking in the atmosphere at BC Place and having some fun at midfield. (Andrew Johnson \/ CTV News) Players are pictured taking in the atmosphere at BC Place and having some fun at midfield on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (Andrew Johnson \/ CTV News) 10:50 a.m. PT: A little over an hour to kickoff<\/p>\n![\"Canada](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4PXEXLI5IBGJXE7UH7XNMQYUCU.jpg\")
Canada fans Canada fans get ready to march to B.C. Place for the team’s match against Switzerland on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (Rob Buffam \/ CTV News) 10:30 a.m. PT: Vancouver\u2019s 4th match<\/p>\n![\"Canada](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NGCVACLUT5DBHJLONREE4LNBKY.jpg\")
Canada Switzerland WCup Soccer A Canada fan smiles before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo\/Abbie Parr) ![\"Canada](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/H3EBOVAMXZFRHE5WNDWYI3KXNU.JPG\")
Canada Switzerland WCup Soccer Canada fans march to B.C. Place stadium before Canada and Switzerland play a World Cup Group B soccer match, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Ethan Cairns ![\"Canada](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/TKIT2N7F2VH6LPIYJXQ3MPHKFY.JPG\")
Canada Switzerland WCup Soccer Canada fans march to B.C. Place stadium before Canada and Switzerland play a World Cup Group B soccer match, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Ethan Cairns ![\"Canada](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7XHU2ZDTK5EONGF7VYFFR666TM.JPG\")
Canada Switzerland WCup Soccer Canada fans march to B.C. Place stadium before Canada and Switzerland play a World Cup Group B soccer match, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Ethan Cairns ![\"Canada](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/EHZYTZUJNBEWPOQSQSV7CY7QDI.JPG\")
Canada Switzerland WCup Soccer Canada fans march to B.C. Place stadium before Canada and Switzerland play a World Cup Group B soccer match, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Darryl Dyck ![\"Canada](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/VIPG3WHRRBHYTK7WDYBK4E5R6Y.JPG\")
Canada Switzerland WCup Soccer Switzerland fans march toward B.C. Place before a World Cup Group B soccer match against Canada, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Timothy Matwey ![\"Canada](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7TVOJGSUIFCMZJQP52OQS5S3ZQ.JPG\")
Canada Switzerland WCup Soccer Canada fans march to B.C. Place stadium before Canada and Switzerland play a World Cup Group B soccer match, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Ethan Cairns ![\"Canada](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4NRF2DZJFZHY7BKB73RFRC723M.JPG\")
Canada Switzerland WCup Soccer A Switzerland supporter yells into a microphone as he leads a group of fans as they march toward B.C. Place before a World Cup Group B soccer match against Canada, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Timothy Matwey ![\"Canada](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SJISEAMZQZEK3HTGEYXZBEX25U.JPG\")
Canada Switzerland WCup Soccer Canada fans march to B.C. Place stadium before Canada and Switzerland play a World Cup Group B soccer match, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Ethan Cairns ![\"Canada](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MQ55WFF5UNCHHO4ZGPGJMVOMSE.JPG\")
Canada Switzerland WCup Soccer Canada fans march to B.C. Place stadium before Canada and Switzerland play a World Cup Group B soccer match, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Darryl Dyck ![\"Canada](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/BN3N2PFSFZD5JHYKRWBFD6DP74.JPG\")
Canada Switzerland WCup Soccer Canada fans march to B.C. Place stadium before Canada and Switzerland play a World Cup Group B soccer match, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Ethan Cairns ![\"Canada](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/BMYPHHOOHFDC7GQARHXOW63YUI.JPG\")
Canada Switzerland WCup Soccer Canada fans march to B.C. Place stadium before Canada and Switzerland play a World Cup Group B soccer match, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Darryl Dyck ![\"Canada](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GCR5ZFMBANCBTL2LTQN3ZJEJ44.JPG\")
Canada Switzerland WCup Soccer Canada fans march to B.C. Place stadium before Canada and Switzerland play a World Cup Group B soccer match, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Darryl Dyck ![\"Canada](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/74XOC7Q3ZREIRATSFYPDUQEAI4.JPG\")
Canada Switzerland WCup Soccer Switzerland fans march toward B.C. Place before a World Cup Group B soccer match against Canada, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Timothy Matwey ![\"Canada](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/JBIB77HXKFFKDAP4I5SSYJEZXM.JPG\")
Canada Switzerland WCup Soccer Switzerland fans march toward B.C. Place before a World Cup Group B soccer match against Canada, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Timothy Matwey ![\"Canada](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/FFSWV4CR5ZF2VFDI5IGLWLE47Y.JPG\")
Canada Switzerland WCup Soccer Switzerland fans march to B.C. Place stadium before Canada and Switzerland play a World Cup Group B soccer match, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Ethan Cairns ![\"Canada](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/EQD3HYEY3JBUXN63WOAPN75HVI.JPG\")
Canada Switzerland WCup Soccer Canada fans march to B.C. Place stadium before Canada and Switzerland play a World Cup Group B soccer match, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Ethan Cairns ![\"Canada](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5QLI4FQXJVBQJO2GN5WEAZQVK4.JPG\")
Canada Switzerland WCup Soccer Switzerland fans march to B.C. Place stadium before Canada and Switzerland play a World Cup Group B soccer match, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Ethan Cairns ![\"Canada](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/YQNTSBGNYBFTHOQLC5DBYBYZNM.JPG\")
Canada Switzerland WCup Soccer A Switzerland fan marches toward B.C. Place with a large cowbell before a World Cup Group B soccer match against Canada, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Timothy Matwey ![\"Canada](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CCTCFMX6KJEVZL5HAJQ5JPDF2A.JPG\")
Canada Switzerland WCup Soccer Switzerland fans march toward B.C. Place before a World Cup Group B soccer match against Canada, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Timothy Matwey ![\"Canada](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NBSU36UJABBJDJUXJL4FGFWE4A.JPG\")
Canada Switzerland WCup Soccer Switzerland fans march toward B.C. Place before a World Cup Group B soccer match against Canada, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Timothy Matwey ![\"Canada](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LQEVBDBZJZECVGX6CUS5RIFXAM.JPG\")
Canada vs. Switzerland fan march Canada fans march to B.C. Place stadium before Canada and Switzerland play a World Cup Group B soccer match, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Darryl Dyck ![\"Canada](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LVENQ2TCUVETRPFYJK52UX2XQA.JPG\")
Canada vs. Switzerland fan march Canada fans march to B.C. Place stadium before Canada and Switzerland play a World Cup Group B soccer match, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Darryl Dyck ![\"Canada](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/YVEY3ZI3LVA53KTKU3A3YJTXME.JPG\")
Canada vs. Switzerland fan march Canada fans march to B.C. Place stadium before Canada and Switzerland play a World Cup Group B soccer match, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Darryl Dyck ![\"Canada](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/UHLGVKHDWNDHTFLTOUTIHPFLQA.JPG\")
Canada vs. Switzerland fan march Canada fans march to B.C. Place stadium before Canada and Switzerland play a World Cup Group B soccer match, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Darryl Dyck Canada fans Canada fans get ready to march to B.C. Place for the team’s match against Switzerland on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (Rob Buffam \/ CTV News) ![\"Egypt](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/QUTN3WOXUZH2FDHU6EYVQQWH7M.JPG\")
Egypt vs. New Zealand at B.C. Place A fan is ready to watch Egypt take on New Zealand during World Cup group G soccer action, in Vancouver, Sunday, June 21, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Ethan Cairns ![\"Egypt](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/FE6JJVMJLJFETNQF5OAIADSKUA.JPG\")
Egypt vs. New Zealand at B.C. Place An Egypt fan watches Egypt take on New Zealand during first half World Cup group G soccer action, in Vancouver, Sunday, June 21, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Ethan Cairns ![\"Egypt](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WQLCOPZNJJCBNF7Y7GD5Z7D524.jpg\")
Egypt vs. New Zealand at B.C. Place A fan wears flags in her hair beefore the World Cup Group G soccer match between New Zealand and Egypt in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo\/Abbie Parr) ![\"Egypt](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/BIPCAVY2QZCCNJDQ647U5IJYE4.jpg\")
Egypt vs. New Zealand at B.C. Place New Zealand fans cheer before the start of the World Cup Group G soccer match between New Zealand and Egypt in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo\/Kaleb Tatum) ![\"Egypt](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/M5UMJ4X3TBFJTJYCPVAVIQ2CE4.jpg\")
Egypt vs. New Zealand at B.C. Place Egyptian fans cheer before the start of the World Cup Group G soccer match between New Zealand and Egypt in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo\/Sydney Shankman) ![\"Egypt](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CMXPD666JNEPTLQP4H7DD5U6AY.jpg\")
Egypt vs. New Zealand at B.C. Place Fans celebrate a 3-1 win for Egypt after the World Cup Group G soccer match between New Zealand and Egypt in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo\/Sydney Shankman) ![\"Egypt](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/KTCNWRLZI5GTNCB6L5KILUYBKE.jpg\")
Egypt vs. New Zealand at B.C. Place Egypt team members celebrate with fans after winning the World Cup Group G soccer match between New Zealand and Egypt in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo\/Abbie Parr) ![\"Egypt](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LIPWIXBILZBVHACAV7PGKK77HE.jpg\")
Egypt vs. New Zealand at B.C. Place Egypt fans stand before the World Cup Group G soccer match between New Zealand and Egypt in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo\/Abbie Parr) ![\"Egypt](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WD327VMLFJGGFJ4ENPWI5B5CNY.JPG\")
Egypt vs. New Zealand at B.C. Place Fans cheer during the second half of a World Cup Group G soccer match between New Zealand and Egypt, in Vancouver, on Sunday, June 21, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Timothy Matwey ![\"Egypt](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/BDCOTZEP3NBSPHS3P5L5FXK3EE.JPG\")
Egypt vs. New Zealand at B.C. Place New Zealand soccer fans march to BC Place prior to a World Cup Group G soccer match against Egypt, in Vancouver, on Sunday, June 21, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Timothy Matwey ![\"Egypt](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/6WGZ42VKOBGSBBLF4RBREEVHGA.JPG\")
Egypt vs. New Zealand at B.C. Place New Zealand soccer fans march to BC Place prior to a World Cup Group G soccer match against Egypt, in Vancouver, on Sunday, June 21, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Timothy Matwey ![\"Egypt](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PAYPMINSLRF33PXRI2ODH5U6MU.JPG\")
Egypt vs. New Zealand at B.C. Place New Zealand soccer fans march to BC Place prior to a World Cup Group G soccer match against Egypt, in Vancouver, on Sunday, June 21, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Timothy Matwey ![\"Egypt](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/47LFIVMVSFHVXBQE7KM3UFQ4GY.JPG\")
Egypt vs. New Zealand at B.C. Place ![\"Egypt](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/VSZFMMTANJH6XIM7F7RDWIPDLM.JPG\")
Egypt vs. New Zealand at B.C. Place Egypt fans show their support for their team before Egypt takes on New Zealand during World Cup group G soccer action, in Vancouver, Sunday, June 21, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Ethan Cairns ![\"Egypt](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/OXLVDJVKOFHT7CEGHZFHYQA3OY.JPG\")
Egypt vs. New Zealand at B.C. Place A New Zealand fan cheers from the stands prior to first half World Cup Group G soccer action against Egypt, in Vancouver, Sunday, June 21, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Darryl Dyck ![\"Egypt](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/OHRML2FPLREZVPYSJ2VKRYRUZQ.JPG\")
Egypt vs. New Zealand at B.C. Place An Egypt fan waves a flag showing star player Mohamed Salah (10) prior to first half World Cup Group G soccer action against New Zealand, in Vancouver, Sunday, June 21, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Darryl Dyck ![\"Egypt](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2KGZHBBOC5FMVIFVA7KIKGU2LI.JPG\")
Egypt vs. New Zealand at B.C. Place ![\"Canada](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/J2RYVBB3AJCULBKX23WXRVMRRU.JPG\")
Canada vs. Qatar postgame Soccer fans leave BC Place as Canadian fans celebrate a win over Qatar during the FIFA World Cup in Vancouver, on Thursday, June 18, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Chad Hipolito ![\"Canada](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/6H72JS3KGFGBRFBMEPSRV3DGBE.JPG\")
Canada vs. Qatar postgame Soccer fans leave BC Place as Canadian fans celebrate a win over Qatar during the FIFA World Cup in Vancouver, on Thursday, June 18, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Chad Hipolito ![\"Canada](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/M7UGYFPNPFARXI55JOVYBGEYG4.JPG\")
Canada vs. Qatar postgame Soccer fans leave BC Place as Canadian fans celebrate a win over Qatar during the FIFA World Cup in Vancouver, on Thursday, June 18, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Chad Hipolito ![\"Canada](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/XUTORZEYHNAKJA63H7UHRHDNSA.JPG\")
Canada vs. Qatar postgame Soccer fans leave BC Place as Canadian fans celebrate a win over Qatar during the FIFA World Cup in Vancouver, on Thursday, June 18, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Chad Hipolito ![\"Canada](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Z25QO6JCXZC6LAHEYYDIGJ5GTQ.JPG\")
Canada vs. Qatar postgame Soccer fans leave BC Place as Canadian fans celebrate a win over Qatar during the FIFA World Cup in Vancouver, on Thursday, June 18, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Chad Hipolito ![\"Canada](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/FQ75HZMLBJGU5LM76BMKQ52Z3U.JPG\")
Canada vs. Qatar postgame Soccer fans celebrate on Granville St. while Canada plays Qatar in FIFA World Cup group B soccer action, in Vancouver, on Thursday, June 18, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Chad Hipolito ![\"Canada](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/U3HZIBMPGJB6TBNPUJ7LJHUQEQ.JPG\")
Canada vs. Qatar postgame Soccer fans celebrate on Granville St. while Canada plays Qatar in FIFA World Cup group B soccer action, in Vancouver, on Thursday, June 18, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Chad Hipolito ![\"Canada](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/BOOBD3SLSBGP5IGCLOH547H3XE.JPG\")
Canada vs. Qatar postgame A man takes a selfie as soccer fans celebrate while Canada plays Qatar in FIFA World Cup group B soccer action, in Vancouver, on Thursday, June 18, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Chad Hipolito ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HSMYOYUHKBFOTGBAUSUSWETGVU.jpg\")
Nathan Saliba #25 of Canada shows the shirt of Ismael Kone #8 as the celebration after scoring the team’s fourth goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Canada and Qatar at BC Place Vancouver on June 18, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Photo by Emilee Chinn\/Getty Images) ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782349439_915_2RRQJ5TMMBH5FNTZ37YJI2AJHE.jpg\")
Ismael Kone #8 of Canada waves to crowd as he is stretched off after being fouled by Assim Madibo #23 of Qatar during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Canada and Qatar at BC Place Vancouver on June 18, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton – FIFA\/FIFA via Getty Images) ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/KYKHBEEMKZAY7BOKACSCC4CNTI.JPG\")
Canada and Qatar\u2019s flags are spread across the field for the playing of the nationals anthems before a World Cup Group B soccer match, in Vancouver, on Thursday, June 18, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Timothy Matwey ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/UUAJIVUJLNAATFNQ4TRSWRRHUQ.jpg\")
Canada’s Jonathan David, left, celebrates with Stephen Eustaquio after scoring his side’s third goal during the World Cup Group B soccer match against Qatar in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo\/Abbie Parr) ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NTBJ6EL735BOJHYRH2IB2GQZRU.jpg\")
Canada’s Jonathan David, right, celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the World Cup Group B soccer match between against Qatar in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo\/Abbie Parr) ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3DM6PMSZGVHBLEHYBHVEXSVNV4.JPG\")
Prime Minister Mark Carney, centre, and his wife Diana Fox Carney speak with fans, alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino, second left, and FIFA vice president Victor Montagliani, right, prior to the first half of a World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Qatar, in Vancouver, on Thursday, June 18, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Darryl Dyck ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NZYOSSQJIVHFNI423HVG7ZG2TE.jpg\")
VANCOUVER, CANADA – JUNE 18: Cyle Larin of Canada celebrates 1-0 with Luc de Fougerolles of Canada during the World Cup match between Canada v Qatar at the Vancouver Stadium on June 18, 2026 in Vancouver Canada (Photo by Dale MacMillan\/Soccrates\/Getty Images) ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/UWMFBA4O2BALBFR2QWV22MQEJY.jpg\")
Canada celebrates after scoring their opening goal during the World Cup Group B soccer match against Qatar in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo\/Abbie Parr) ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/K5SNJ24NGZF7DJNR3KSEMLYOWY.JPG\")
Members of the RCMP march ahead of Canada\u2019s Voyageurs as they parade toward B.C. Place ahead of Canada\u2019s World Cup Group B soccer match against Qatar, in Vancouver, on Thursday, June 18, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Timothy Matwey ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/FMJNJWFLRZBIJPORORFEW5QEGQ.JPG\")
Canada\u2019s Voyageurs parade toward B.C. Place ahead of Canada\u2019s World Cup Group B soccer match against Qatar, in Vancouver, on Thursday, June 18, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Timothy Matwey ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/65C5UFCRNVAUXEWGSY4B2NL2AQ.JPG\")
Canada\u2019s Voyageurs parade toward B.C. Place ahead of Canada\u2019s World Cup Group B soccer match against Qatar, in Vancouver, on Thursday, June 18, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Timothy Matwey ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5EFPULI3EFDZTIIBQHGJA25RQM.JPG\")
Canada\u2019s Voyageurs parade toward B.C. Place ahead of Canada\u2019s World Cup Group B soccer match against Qatar, in Vancouver, on Thursday, June 18, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Timothy Matwey ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/FJASKBKIHIILSCVP4TW5ZIQ3U4.jpg\")
Canada soccer fans march prior to a World Cup Group B soccer match, against Qatar in Vancouver, on Thursday, June 18, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Ethan Cairns ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SRIQBG4SGJAOFMAOEVDGZ2ENAY.jpg\")
A young fan of Canada watches as teams arrive prior to the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Qatar in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo\/Abbie Parr) ![\"Eby](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WVGCSSTHZVHGPOT4IN6FJL5CJQ.JPG\")
Eby soccer rally B.C. Premier David Eby speaks during a rally, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Ethan Cairns ![\"Eby](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/XSB4VKT66RFKDLQNSFWKMQ3WOM.JPG\")
Eby soccer rally Children play soccer before a Canada FIFA World Cup rally, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Ethan Cairns ![\"Eby](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/FIWU7FRTQJDNTE4WPW6ZSR4SGQ.JPG\")
Eby soccer rally B.C. Premier David Eby speaks during a FIFA World Cup rally, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Ethan Cairns ![\"Eby](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/BT3CLQMZEBGJBPJWYVDBPDP6EU.JPG\")
Eby soccer rally B.C. Premier David Eby high fives a soccer fan during a rally, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Ethan Cairns ![\"Qatar](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/QRXHNSE7WBEP5IX5SRNZD6CQUY.JPG\")
Qatari fans march Qatari fans march during a FIFA World Cup rally in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Ethan Cairns ![\"Qatar](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4PGAETTTZNHNRBUIPORGNJZ7A4.JPG\")
Qatari fans march A Qatar fan marches through smoke during a FIFA World Cup rally in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Ethan Cairns ![\"Qatar](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782349454_575_J4TVY7LH4NHTTMVDF6HGOVUOWU.JPG\")
Qatari fans march Qatari fans march during a FIFA World Cup rally in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Ethan Cairns ![\"Qatar](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/S2IXXNO7NFGS7NHCTWIJDCKFSM.JPG\")
Qatari fans march Qatari fans march during a FIFA World Cup rally in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Ethan Cairns ![\"Qatar](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4ONPFRDA5BHMZBRN36LITEQ2ZY.JPG\")
Qatari fans march Qatari fans march during a rally in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Ethan Cairns ![\"Qatar](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IZBDYTGHHZATRK2AM4XVHV4GAQ.JPG\")
Qatari fans march Qatari fans chant before marching during a FIFA World Cup rally in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Ethan Cairns ![\"Qatar](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/N5KUK2HZDFEEZBSMCPRLDSSVXU.JPG\")
Qatari fans march Qatari fans march during a FIFA World Cup rally in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Ethan Cairns ![\"Qatar](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/YMDB34CFIJGZPBMDSRPC6V2GDM.JPG\")
Qatari fans march Qatari fans march during a FIFA World Cup rally in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Ethan Cairns ![\"Qatar](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/KBZOZK2RXVDAJMOMWB7USQSY6M.JPG\")
Qatari fans march A Qatar fan carries a dog dressed in sunglasses during a FIFA World Cup rally in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Ethan Cairns ![\"Green](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ST7TZ3NHFFEQDAWEXCVHMHU46Q.jpeg\")
Green and Gold Army Australia fan group the Green and Gold Army held a pre-match party at the Sports Bar at Rogers Arena ahead of their country’s match with Turkiye on Saturday, June 13, 2026. (CTV News) ![\"Green](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/TKINBPBIH5AI7DAUXY6VNQONVI.jpeg\")
Green and Gold Army Australia fan group the Green and Gold Army held a pre-match party at the Sports Bar at Rogers Arena ahead of their country’s match with Turkiye on Saturday, June 13, 2026. (CTV News) ![\"Granville](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CYMUDVZIKNAUJNWW5VPVLUILLA.jpeg\")
Granville Island watch party Fans take in Switzerland versus Qatar at the Granville Island Watch Party in Vancouver on Saturday, June 13, 2026. (CTV News) ![\"Granville](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HPHIU2HGKZF5XFLOSOLYFUIG5I.jpeg\")
Granville Island watch party Fans take in Switzerland versus Qatar at the Granville Island Watch Party in Vancouver on Saturday, June 13, 2026. (CTV News) ![\"Granville](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/XRETUXAB3VAKPJHZ4ZNLHZXDFI.jpeg\")
Granville Island watch party Fans take in Switzerland versus Qatar at the Granville Island Watch Party in Vancouver on Saturday, June 13, 2026. (CTV News) ![\"Granville](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/YBI2NQ4ONJHSHJS2S5LBQQUK3E.jpeg\")
Granville Island watch party Fans take in Switzerland versus Qatar at the Granville Island Watch Party in Vancouver on Saturday, June 13, 2026. (CTV News) ![\"Go](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782349462_884_CBVRPY537NGTTMZGBVF56Q3Z5Q.jpeg\")
Go Canada YVR message Workers at Vancouver International Airport have carved a giant, bilingual message for the team into the grass of Sea Island adjacent to the airport’s runways. (X.com \/ @yvrairport) ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MW2EGD3J3BH7FBURHT3QFPOH6M.jpg\")
Vancouver celebrates FIFA World Cup Turkish fans cheer as the team arrives at their hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, June 11, 2026, ahead of the World Cup soccer match between Turkey and Australia. (AP Photo\/Emma Peterson) ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/QNPF3MMW3VDA5AI7BVBBA53A6A.JPG\")
Vancouver celebrates FIFA World Cup World Cup fans wait for the start of Canada’s match with Bosnia-Herzegovina, in the PNE Amphitheatre at the FIFA Fan Festival in Vancouver, on Friday, June 12, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Brieanna Charlebois ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4A24BCBCY5DHLFWO6A57RVCA5M.jpg\")
Chase Speed, centre, celebrates at watch party, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Vancouver, British Columbia, after Canada scored a goal in the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia. (AP Photo\/Kaleb Tatum) Chase Speed, centre, celebrates at watch party, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Vancouver, British Columbia, after Canada scored a goal in the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia. (AP Photo\/Kaleb Tatum) ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/UDKMQJW7NNE2ND73EMWRIMQAJA.jpg\")
Vancouver celebrates FIFA World Cup Turkish fans cheer as the team arrives at their hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, June 11, 2026, ahead of the World Cup soccer match between Turkey and Australia. (AP Photo\/Kaleb Tatum) ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/BLNGEXVVQNCORHTBZXKWWH6KSQ.JPG\")
Vancouver celebrates FIFA World Cup World Cup fans watch Canada’s match with Bosnia-Herzegovina, in the PNE Amphitheatre at the FIFA Fan Festival in Vancouver, on Friday, June 12, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Brieanna Charlebois ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4LOQW4LQ7VBKBKFMZZT67HNRSY.JPG\")
Vancouver celebrates FIFA World Cup A worker cuts the grass that has been installed in B.C. Place stadium for the FIFA World Cup, in Vancouver, on Monday, June 8, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Darryl Dyck ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WU72RO6G6VBURCQ4NV64NHMZ2A.JPG\")
Vancouver celebrates FIFA World Cup One of the team dressing rooms is seen at B.C. Place stadium during a tour ahead of the FIFA World Cup, in Vancouver, on Monday, June 8, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Darryl Dyck ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IKEP27GKLYNUIQF5ZV3APEUHZQ.jpg\")
Australian FIFA World Cup fans Lachlan, left, and Bailey Carter, from Those Carter Boys, pose for a photo in Vancouver, B.C., on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Ethan Cairns Australian FIFA World Cup fans Lachlan, left, and Bailey Carter, from Those Carter Boys, pose for a photo in Vancouver, B.C., on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Ethan Cairns ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/BJD5NCVASBEERCAFGJGSJTZAFY.jpeg\")
Vancouver celebrates the FIFA World Cup From the crowded streets of downtown Vancouver to the FIFA Fan Festival on the city’s east side, soccer fans are soaking in the excitement of the 2026 World Cup. ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LWN2435DGVBITBYIQY7HYWJGHY.jpeg\")
Vancouver celebrates the FIFA World Cup From the crowded streets of downtown Vancouver to the FIFA Fan Festival on the city’s east side, soccer fans are soaking in the excitement of the 2026 World Cup. ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/R2CKL2S5OJFO3HX46LIV6LTQJE.jpeg\")
Vancouver celebrates the FIFA World Cup From the crowded streets of downtown Vancouver to the FIFA Fan Festival on the city’s east side, soccer fans are soaking in the excitement of the 2026 World Cup. ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ZFH5BXGMPBB3TLDG4ITUPLBS6Q.jpeg\")
Vancouver celebrates the FIFA World Cup From the crowded streets of downtown Vancouver to the FIFA Fan Festival on the city’s east side, soccer fans are soaking in the excitement of the 2026 World Cup. ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NNRNRTVG4BFA3JF2GITHOQWQOE.jpeg\")
Vancouver celebrates the FIFA World Cup From the crowded streets of downtown Vancouver to the FIFA Fan Festival on the city’s east side, soccer fans are soaking in the excitement of the 2026 World Cup. ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MLQHLHXXTNCUJNNLTJJJE45LUA.jpeg\")
Vancouver celebrates the FIFA World Cup From the crowded streets of downtown Vancouver to the FIFA Fan Festival on the city’s east side, soccer fans are soaking in the excitement of the 2026 World Cup. ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AXZM24UJBZHARLXCC26DOU5T4E.jpeg\")
Vancouver celebrates the FIFA World Cup From the crowded streets of downtown Vancouver to the FIFA Fan Festival on the city’s east side, soccer fans are soaking in the excitement of the 2026 World Cup. ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HLQD32Q7DNHNLP2TZ3MOYU245A.jpeg\")
Vancouver celebrates the FIFA World Cup From the crowded streets of downtown Vancouver to the FIFA Fan Festival on the city’s east side, soccer fans are soaking in the excitement of the 2026 World Cup. ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/JKRIVMGRDPCLIFT265JFQQ6EDQ.jpg\")
World Cup fans wait for the start of Canada’s match with Bosnia-Herzegovina, in the PNE Amphitheatre at the FIFA Fan Festival in Vancouver, on Friday, June 12, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Brieanna Charlebois World Cup fans wait for the start of Canada’s match with Bosnia-Herzegovina, in the PNE Amphitheatre at the FIFA Fan Festival in Vancouver, on Friday, June 12, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Brieanna Charlebois ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ISDUY357JRHWFFBLMZ2MRIZGSM.jpg\")
Science World, which has been transformed into a FIFA World Cup Trionda soccer ball, is seen near B.C. Place stadium, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Darryl Dyck Science World, which has been transformed into a FIFA World Cup Trionda soccer ball, is seen near B.C. Place stadium, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Darryl Dyck ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/VPCAT5GTUSYUM2FODYOASXCNXQ.jpg\")
The FIFA logo is seen on a World Cup countdown timer outside B.C. Place stadium, in Vancouver, on Monday, May 4, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Darryl Dyck The FIFA logo is seen on a World Cup countdown timer outside B.C. Place stadium, in Vancouver, on Monday, May 4, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Darryl Dyck ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WS2TKMMAGHSQB4FU365SHP2CXI.jpg\")
The interior of B.C. Place stadium is seen with the retractable roof closed ahead of the FIFA World Cup, in Vancouver, on Monday, June 8, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Darryl Dyck The interior of B.C. Place stadium is seen with the retractable roof closed ahead of the FIFA World Cup, in Vancouver, on Monday, June 8, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Darryl Dyck ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/W2FMUROF7BV35UMEC4J3QGDCOA.jpg\")
A Trionda match ball and a Canada soccer jersey are displayed in a locker in one of the team dressing rooms at B.C. Place stadium during a tour ahead of the FIFA World Cup, in Vancouver, on Monday, June 8, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Darryl Dyck A Trionda match ball and a Canada soccer jersey are displayed in a locker in one of the team dressing rooms at B.C. Place stadium during a tour ahead of the FIFA World Cup, in Vancouver, on Monday, June 8, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Darryl Dyck ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/D56G6VZPV64ZFRVM7IMYDHJBGQ.jpg\")
Science World is pictured wrapped as a soccer ball for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Vancouver, on Sunday, May 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Ethan Cairns Science World is pictured wrapped as a soccer ball for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Vancouver, on Sunday, May 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Ethan Cairns <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/6MV3OSBMHFEXJCEZ5ATLZL3674.jpg\")
Canada’s Ismael Kone Canada’s Ismael Kone, centre, is carried off of the field after receiving medical attention during the World Cup Group B soccer match against Qatar in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo\/Abbie Parr) 7 a.m. PT: What\u2019s at stake today<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/BAZ6UCGIJHEED42SZ3D3HZXVUE.jpg\")
Canada soccer fans march prior to a World Cup Group B soccer match, against Qatar in Vancouver, on Thursday, June 18, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Ethan Cairns Canada soccer fans march prior to a World Cup Group B soccer match, against Qatar in Vancouver, on Thursday, June 18, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Ethan Cairns <\/p>\n