What to know
- Fans gathered at Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival to watch a live screening of the World Cup Opening Ceremony held at Estadio Azteca in Mexico.
- During the presentation of the host nations’ flags, attendees appeared to cheer for Canada and Mexico while booing the United States.
- The ceremony took place ahead of the tournament’s opening match between Mexico and South Africa.
- Toronto’s first World Cup match is scheduled for Friday, when Canada faces Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Fans watching the first World Cup Opening Ceremony in Toronto’s Fan Festival were seen booing the U.S.A. flag while cheering on Canada and Mexico, as the tournament kicked off on Thursday afternoon.
The moment was captured by Now Toronto as fans watched a live screening of the event’s first opening ceremony in Mexico being broadcast at the FIFA Fan Festival in Toronto.
As the three host countries’ flags were introduced, attendees in Toronto, appeared to clap and cheer on the Canadian and Mexican teams, but largely booed the USA Team.
The Opening Ceremony took place right before the first official World Cup game kicked off, with Mexico facing South Africa at the stadium.
Canada’s first match will take place on Friday, with Team Canada facing Bosnia-Herzegovina in the World Cup opener.
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Fans in Toronto will also have the chance to follow the event at the FIFA Fan Festival, which is taking place from June 11 to July 19 at Fort York and The Bentway.
The festival includes live broadcasts of all the matches, as well as interactive experiences and several food vendors.
