Long lines as thousands flock to Vancouver's FIFA Fan Fest for World Cup kickoff
Thousands of soccer fans gathered in Vancouver for the kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Fan Festival. The event featured live broadcasts of opening matches and ceremonies, drawing large crowds of international supporters.
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The World Cup is a major global sporting event with significant cultural and economic impact on host cities.
Thousands of soccer fans streamed into Vancouver s official FIFA World Cup Fan Festival at the PNE fairgrounds this morning, marking the first day of both the free festival and the 2026 FIFA World Cup across North America.
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