What to know
- Ryan Reynolds flew into Toronto to watch Team Canada play against Bosnia during the FIFA World Cup Men’s game.
- The actor shared on social media that travelling to the match was “completely worth it.”
- Canada earned a 1-1 draw and scored its first-ever men’s FIFA World Cup goal.
- Many fans praised Reynolds for supporting Team Canada.
- Some commenters also shared criticism unrelated to the match itself.
Ryan Reynolds is Canada down, showing up for Team Canada’s first FIFA Men’s World Cup match on Friday.
On June 12, Team Canada played against Bosnia for their first FIFA Men’s World Cup game. After many near-goals, the game concluded in a 1-1 draw. Some Canada fans called Bosnia “lucky,” while others find the result to be a hopeful start for Canada’s spot in the World Cup.
The Vancouver-born actor travelled to Toronto on Friday to watch Canada’s FIFA World Cup opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina, later telling followers the trip was “completely worth it.”
“I was not gonna miss this match. Planes, trains, automobiles to get here but completely worth it,” part of the caption reads.
His appearance at the match quickly drew reactions online, with many fans applauding the Canadian star for showing support during the country’s first men’s World Cup match on home soil.
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Many Canadians were ecstatic at his arrival.
“Canada loves you back,” one Threads user wrote.
“Love that you came home for Canada’s first game! Hopefully you can make it to the game in Vancouver too! Let’s gooooo!” another commented for the Vancouver-born actor to travel home.
“The amount of money he raises every single year for Canadian hospitals, wildlife protection, and numerous other Canadian charities is more than any other Canadian celebrity. He got the order of Canada for good reason,” another user commented.
Not everyone was enthusiastic, with some commenters using the post to criticize Reynolds or reference broader celebrity controversies unrelated to the match itself.
“He’s only Canadian when it’s convenient for him or when he can monetize it. Mike Myers on the other hand is Canadian through and through,” one user wrote.
“I used to like you before all that bullshit your wife started,” another added.
