What to know
- Fans gathered at Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival were left dejected after the event was cancelled due to bad weather.
- Fans supporting Mexico and South Africa gathered to cheer on their respective teams.
- Organizers escorted the fans out of the venue after the event was cancelled.
- Fans were sad, but optimistic to return tomorrow, Friday, when Canada faces Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Mexico and South African supporters gathered at the Toronto Fan Festival to cheer on their teams were left dejected after the event was cancelled mid-way due to severe weather advisory.
The City of Toronto confirmed with Now Toronto that spectators at the FIFA Fan Fest were being escorted out of the venue after due to potential bad weather incoming.
Now Toronto was onsite covering fan reactions to epic moments ranging from the first goal by Mexico to the red card and penalty awarded in the second half, when the announcement was made with a “cancellation of show” message displayed on the massive screen broadcasting the World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa.
Now Toronto can confirm the event was cancelled and fans were escorted out of the venue.
The fans heading out, while dejected, were confident of their return tomorrow when Canada takes on Bosnia and Herzegovina in their first game to kick off the World Cup campaign.
