Germany, Ivory Coast fans arrive in Toronto for FIFA World Cup match

Fans make their way to Toronto Stadium on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan

TORONTO - Thousands of Germany and Ivory Coast soccer fans are gathering in Toronto as the FIFA World Cup matchup between the two nations' teams is set to get underway in the city this afternoon.

Germany supporters are expected to march by Toronto's waterfront to the temporarily rebranded BMO Field in a soccer tradition before major international games. 

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