FIFA World Cup 2026: Vancouver Hosts Seven Matches

[Glow Fun City]

Originally Posted by Lexus

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[NewfBC]

The Science World skin is probably the best thing they've done for this... it's so awesome, it's going to be shown worldwide and will be good promotion for the city.

Ron.

[kikin]

Originally Posted by Lexus

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Holy AI thumbnail ! I wouldn't click that with your mouse, lol

[GenWhy?]

Originally Posted by kikin

Holy AI thumbnail ! I wouldn't click that with your mouse, lol

What's 'AI" about it?

[SFUVancouver]

Originally Posted by kikin

Holy AI thumbnail ! I wouldn't click that with your mouse, lol

It isn't AI. Lexus has a spiffy drone and they're putting mileage on it.

[Lexus]

Originally Posted by kikin

Holy AI thumbnail ! I wouldn't click that with your mouse, lol

I don’t recognize your username; however, I’m not sure if you’re aware that my primary contribution to this forum is providing visual updates in the region. I’m not an expert—I simply enjoy seeing projects being built and sharing that progress.
With the videos I post, my focus remains the same: providing visuals through drone footage or by riding with a GoPro. Anything beyond that, including opinions, isn’t my priority. This is just a hobby for me—I’m not getting paid for it.
That said, I will continue using AI tools where possible to improve quality and efficiency. Cheers!

[djmk]

Originally Posted by WarrenC12

I suspect Granville Island will be packed. But the games are during the day for the most part, and school is still in session for most of it. I guess we'll see what happens.

the three games I'm going to are at 9pm, 6pm and 8pm.

[djmk]

Originally Posted by giallo

It's crazy to me that they aren't doing some kind of downtown viewing party/parties for the Canadian games. All of this money spent, and nowhere downtown for people to get together outside to watch Canada play on a big screen. There should be multiple venues for this. It's pretty pathetic.

its a 20 minutes bus ride to the PNE from downtown. And not everyone lives downtown

[WarrenC12]

Originally Posted by djmk

the three games I'm going to are at 9pm, 6pm and 8pm.

Sorry I meant Canada's games.

June 12 Friday 12pm
June 18 Thursday 3pm
June 24 Wed 12pm

[WarrenC12]

Originally Posted by djmk

its a 20 minutes bus ride to the PNE from downtown. And not everyone lives downtown

20 min drive in no traffic (when's that?) 30 min bus.

Let's not pretend Hastings Park is some kind of central entertainment location. It's been on life support as the PNE declines and the Canucks moved out. Freedom Arch looks great I'll give it that.

[giallo]

Originally Posted by djmk

its a 20 minutes bus ride to the PNE from downtown. And not everyone lives downtown.

And not everyone can take a 20-minute bus ride to the PNE. You think it's easier for someone to get to the PNE from New West, Coquitlam or Surrey than it is to downtown? Downtown is the easiest area to access for people in Metro Vancouver by transit.

Anyway, the big viewing events in Vancouver are at the PNE, so I guess that's that.

[djmk]

Originally Posted by WarrenC12

20 min drive in no traffic (when's that?) 30 min bus.

Let's not pretend Hastings Park is some kind of central entertainment location. It's been on life support as the PNE declines and the Canucks moved out. Freedom Arch looks great I'll give it that.

I got tickets to this Fridays canada bosnia match at the Arch.

fingers crossed for an epic event. And the vids of the arch look amazing

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[djmk]

Originally Posted by giallo

And not everyone can take a 20-minute bus ride to the PNE. You think it's easier for someone to get to the PNE from New West, Coquitlam or Surrey than it is to downtown? Downtown is the easiest area to access for people in Metro Vancouver by transit.

Anyway, the big viewing events in Vancouver are at the PNE, so I guess that's that.

by car its a lot easier

[Glow Fun City]

Hopefully the Arch and possible Whitecaps (and Lions?) stadium at the PNE will eventually lead to a SkyTrain extension over there… seems like the next logical priority after UBC.

[SpongeG]

Originally Posted by NewfBC

The Science World skin is probably the best thing they've done for this... it's so awesome, it's going to be shown worldwide and will be good promotion for the city.

Ron.

I was reading comments about a picture of this and a woman in a USA host city, It wasn't clear which one, said her city has seemingly done nothing at all for FIFA that she has seen, she felt like one wouldn't even know it was happening. She loved all the Vancouver pictures that were being shared/discussed.

It's really getting a lot of attention. I watched a video the other day, and there were a lot of people in soccer jerseys stopping to take pictures with it in the background.

In other FIFA news.
Iran soccer body claims fans’ tickets for World Cup games in the U.S. have been revoked
https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/mideast-con...d-cup-games-in-the-us-have-been-revoked/

U.S. bars entry of FIFA World Cup referee from Somalia, citing "vetting concerns"
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/world-cup-referee-somalia-omar-artan-barred-entry-us/

Iranian World Cup players will be able to enter US the day before matches, DHS says
https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/ir...-day-before-matches-dhs-says-2026-06-09/

[WarrenC12]

South Flats is having free watch parties too for some games. You still need a ticket though and Canada games are "sold out". Wish I found out earlier.

https://www.lowtideproperties.com/event/game-days/

[officedweller]

I guess they need ventilation at the top of the Science World panels (i.e. one open space)?

Pacific Centre has a soccer ball on the plaza:



Granville has been dressed up with pennant strings and some scuptural items.

[kikin]

Originally Posted by Lexus

I don’t recognize your username; however, I’m not sure if you’re aware that my primary contribution to this forum is providing visual updates in the region. I’m not an expert—I simply enjoy seeing projects being built and sharing that progress.
With the videos I post, my focus remains the same: providing visuals through drone footage or by riding with a GoPro. Anything beyond that, including opinions, isn’t my priority. This is just a hobby for me—I’m not getting paid for it.
That said, I will continue using AI tools where possible to improve quality and efficiency. Cheers!

apologies, I wasn't thinking it was your own video, just lately been seeing the trend in thumbnails and AI to be as bold and in your face as possible and kind of miss the days of subtlety, nothing against you personally this is all over youtube these days

[Migrant_Coconut]

Originally Posted by Glow Fun City

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I raise you Great Balls.

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[Glow Fun City]

Originally Posted by Migrant_Coconut

I raise you Great Balls.

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They better play this at BC Place this August!!