Opening FIFA at FanFest June 11, 2026 Toronto #fifa #toronto #sports #soccer #WorldCupFans #WorldCup2026

What you do is a ball, and big dreams, and you can play. Yes, like Alfonso Davis. Yeah, born in a refugee camp. First leading civil war in Liberia. He came to Canada to make a better life. So much like all of us, right? Yeah. And 17 years later, Alfonso scored Canada's first ever Canada's World Cup goal. Alfonso and I, they are Canada's story. They are Toronto's story. And a city of people from all over the world who've had terrible times. They came here, start all over again, and it is a city built by immigrants. One of the most diverse cities in the world. Here in Toronto, we build bridges, we don't burn them. Where we embrace, we do not divide. Here in Toronto, as communities across the city, we come to celebrate who we are. And celebrate this incredible city. And that is the spirit that will shine through during these World Cup games. Right? Yeah. We all belong. We all can play. All can dream. And all can celebrate. And all are welcome. Yes. For the first live performance of the day, we have a dance company that right here, found by immigrants in Toronto. And that, yeah, yes, yes, yes. They are, uh, it's a celebratory energy of the Mariachi Band. Yeah. They're on stage, and the Toros, they'll, uh, wait, wait, wait, wait. All my Spanish friends can tell me when I'm saying it right, okay? Let me make sure we do this properly. Then the Toros, denore! Yeah, not bad, all right. And join my ballet for Morocco, Piro, Mexico! Yeah! Thank you so much, have a great time, everybody. No time! Host visitors and fans from around the world for FIFA Fan Fest of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This is a time to celebrate, connect with other fans, and get excited. We're proud to showcase everything our beautiful province has to offer. And we hope you have an unforgettable experience at Fan Fest. Have fun and enjoy. In Ontario, soccer is more than just a game. It's part of who we are. From neighbourhood fields to world-class stadiums, the passion for this sport brings people together. And with a world-class stage on our doorsteps, that passion has never been louder. And when you're here, the experience goes far beyond the pitch. From vibrant cities to breathtaking natural wonders, Ontario is ready to be explored. Come for the matches and discover everything that makes this place unforgettable. Having a superpower, like being able to summon a legion of allies. At OPG, we don't just imagine those powers, we build a future with them. The world is coming to play in Ontario. To celebrate, we're giving players a chance to win the beautiful getaway contest. Play lottery with OLG and enter for your chance to win a $100,000 travel experience. Winner, Gagnon. The world's most beautiful game. In the city's loudest venue. Don't miss a minute of the action with Toronto FC this season. This is for my people. So how are we all ready for the game today? Who's rooting for Mexico? South Africans, I think you're outnumbered here today. So this part, guys, I want you all to sing this with me, alright? Just go like this. So we're here representing Canada. But Canada also represents the world, right? Every nation is here. Every culture is here. So we gotta show the world where we're made from. So this part is the easy part. I want everybody who's able to, give me a clap. The next part is also easy. It's just a little bit harder. It goes like this. Ready? Y'all ready? Can you try that with me, Toronto? I know you're shocked, but you can... Six players from the Canadian National Team. So we gotta represent our culture, we gotta represent our cities. And I'll say this. My coach saw his way. My kids play at training. When I was a little guy, I was on an all-star team in Brampton. And we'd go to tournaments, we'd whoop everybody's ass. You know what I mean? So we'd whoop everybody's feet, alright? But what made us such a special team is what brought us together as a community. And we didn't just listen to music on a speaker like that. We were singing and chanting. Singing this song. A lot of people are ready for this. Toronto, you ready for this? So my team will come out and chant this song. Yo, I got a friend coming out here. I asked her, what's her name? She said, Guantanamera. Remind me of my homeland. My uncle used to say, let it go 45. But there used to be a line to it. From a young girl, to a grown woman. Like, I'm very done. Cause she's six, but you're my first one. And if you go, you move like I'm trying to build a vlog. Like a butterfly. Like there's hope in the blood. Life on the mainland. Spacing. Deliver charity. We'll be right here. Right now. I'm ready for your thoughts. I'm ready for your tears. Put your flags in the air. Rock with me. Canada. Very cold in here. Don't lie to me. Mexico and Toronto. Don't lie to me. Where's Mexico at? Where's Mexico? Where's Mexico at? Where's Mexico? Where's Mexico at? Where's Mexico? Where's Mexico at? Where's Mexico? Where's Mexico at? Where's Toronto at? Where's Canada at? Hi. So I sent this song to Mike Biff and I said I want to make an anthem for the World Cup. Like I said, I live and breathe this game. Can I say that I got you? I got you. He calls me that anytime he over there, so I take that. We got one more song for y'all. So watch y'all sing with us, alright? This song is very easy. So we're going to be live. Watch y'all. Greetings from the International Space Station. On behalf of the Expedition 74 crew coming to you from 250 miles above Earth, we are excited to kick off the opening day of the FIFA World Cup Fan Festival in Toronto. Every day, NASA's mission brings together nations, just as this tournament does, proving that progress is a team sport, whether on the field or in life. Opening day is about possibility. It's about nations uniting, dreams beginning, and moments that will be remembered forever. No matter where you're from, today you're part of one global team, sharing one planet, one game, and one unforgettable experience. NASA is proud to be part of that global team, exploring for the benefit of everyone back home. From orbit, we'll be watching, cheering, and celebrating with you. Toronto, the world is ready. Let the games begin! Can you hear me out there? ...special about the energy in the city right now. Experiencing the FIFA World Cup 2020 together, we're going to be at FIFA World Cup Toronto. Manos arriba. Manos, manos, manos. With your friends today. You came with your friends today. Let me see them. Point them out. Do we have any that comes from out of town? Anybody from out of town? Make some noise, let me hear you. Which team is winning today? Who's winning today? This is quite a game.