The City of Toronto will host a free, family-friendly public celebration at Nathan Phillips Square on Thursday, June 12, to mark the one-year countdown to FIFA World Cup 26™ in Toronto and to celebrate the first-ever Soccer Day in the city.
To mark the countdown and the first FIFA World Cup™ match of Canada’s Men’s Soccer Team on home soil, Mayor Olivia Chow will proclaim June 12 as Soccer Day in Toronto. The day recognizes Toronto’s passion for the beautiful game and celebrates the city’s role as an official host city for FIFA World Cup 2026™ including the unveiling of the Official FIFA World Cup 26™ Toronto Countdown Clock.
Date: Thursday, June 12
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St. W.
RSVP: Media is required to confirm attendance by 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11 to media@toronto.ca.
Note: Media are invited to join a brief walk-through of the event site on Wednesday, June 11 beginning at 11 a.m. at the stage in Nathan Phillips Square. Please RSVP to media@toronto.ca to confirm your attendance.
All residents are invited to join the celebration on Thursday, June 12 by wearing their favourite soccer jersey, whether representing a national team, local club or community league – or by wearing red and white for Canada – and showing their soccer pride throughout the day.
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