What to know
- Toronto locals are embracing the World Cup atmosphere, with many saying international fans have amplified the city’s already diverse, multicultural identity and created a welcoming, community-focused vibe.
- A TikTok creator @neemanaz says “every day growing up was like the World Cup,” describing Toronto as a “melting pot of diversity” where multiple languages and cultures are part of everyday life.
- Another TikTok creator calls seeing fans wearing their national flags around the city “so wholesome,” sharing moments like meeting excited Colombian visitors and celebrating the joy they bring to Toronto.
- The videos have resonated with Torontonians, with commenters praising the city’s multiculturalism, saying the tournament is bringing people together and reminding them why they’re proud to call Toronto home.
Toronto’s multiculturalism just got an upgrade with international World Cup fans visiting the city, and locals are embracing the diversity.
From international flags draped on World Cup supporters to seeing the intersectionality between cultures, Torontonians can’t stop raving about the city’s multiculturalism.
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‘Every day growing up was like the World Cup’ Toronto local shares diverse experiences
Toronto TikTok creator under the @neemanaz explained he loves seeing Americans post videos appreciating Toronto’s multiculturalism while he’s grown up in such an environment.
@neemanaz Tag your diverse group of friends!
♬ original sound – NeemaNaz
“Every day growing up was like the World Cup. Every day walking outside was a Duolingo lesson because it’s such a melting pot of diversity,” he said in the TikTok video.
He added that plazas are filled with cultural cuisines, such as Afghan, Arabic, Spanish foods. He highlighted that Chinese people can speak Arabic, brown people can speak French, it’s very diverse.
“I live in downtown Toronto and I can’t tell who is a tourist and who is a local,” one TikTok user joked.
“Toronto we like to hate on ourselves but the older I get, the more I realize I’m so lucky I was born and grew up here. Have met some amazing friends from all over the world,” another added.
“My kids go to a Francophone school in an English area and more than half the kids are first gen Canadians and the only thing they all have in common is the French language. Some have no English. Some have 3 or 4 languages already at 6yo. My kids learn so much more than just their academics,” another wrote.
“Thank you for this positive chime in! We are truly blessed in Toronto,” another appreciated.
“I miss it so much. Multiculturalism in Canada feels like home and it’s so needed here in the US,” a U.S. resident commented.
‘So wholesome’ Toronto local appreciates World Cup tourists
TikTok creator Jonathan under the TikTok handle @jcmb53 shared his appreciation for tourists’ excitement in Toronto.
@jcmb53 World Cup in Toronto ⚽️
♬ original sound – Jonathan
“Seeing people in the city draped in their country’s flags is so wholesome,” he said in his video.
He shared his experience seeing a Colombian family super happy to be in Toronto, saying “it’s the small things.”
Torontonians immediately agreed with him.
“IT IS the small things,” one TikTok user agreed.
“I was so ready to be so irritated at the crowds but it’s sooo wholesome and people are having so much fun,” another added.
“I love it. It’s Toronto core. This is us,” another said.
“Bringing the city together,” one wrote.
“Same!! I love how happy everyone is,” another said.
