5 Toronto FIFA World Cup parties where fans can cheer for their home countries, Canada Reviews

Toronto’s getting ready to welcome the world for the FIFA World Cup 2026, but in many ways, the world is already here. The city is hometo more than 250 ethnicities and 160 languages, so we can expect tons of neighbourhood gathering spots to turn into full-blown home bases for hundreds, perhaps thousands, of fans cheering on their home countries!

In the coming weeks, Toronto will host six World Cup matches at Toronto Stadium, including Canada’s opening match against Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12, Ghana vs. Panama on June 17, Germany vs. Côte d’Ivoire on June 20, Panama vs. Croatia on June 23 and Senegal vs. Iraq on June 26. But for fans without tickets, or anyone who just wants to celebrate the tournament through the city’s communities, here are five community-based World Cup celebrations where Torontonians and visitors alike can cheer on teams from across the globe!

Japan

 Japan’s World Cup schedule:

• June 14: Japan vs. Netherlands: Dallas Stadium (4 p.m. ET)
• June 21: Japan vs. Tunisia: Monterrey Stadium (12 a.m. ET)
• June 25: Japan vs. Sweden: Dallas Stadium (7 p.m. ET)

Japan was drawn into Group F, so the team won’t play any of its matches in Toronto for the tournament. Still, there are about 20,000+ residents of Japanese descent living in the GTA, so expect a ton of support for the Samurai Blue! The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre will be the city’s biggest Team Japan hub this month, hosting three “Go Team Japan!” World Cup viewings (June 14, 21, 25) in collaboration with J Athletics Canada. Fans can watch Japan take on the Netherlands, Tunisia and Sweden in a family-friendly community atmosphere. Each event is set to include interactive games, raffle prizes, a beer garden, as well as food and marketplace vendors, with free admission for all games. RSVP is strongly recommended, and the first viewing has already reached maximum capacity, so a huge sign that Team Japan energy is very real in Toronto.

The celebration also extends beyond match day! The Japan Foundation Toronto is hosting a special June 10 screening of Eye Contact, a 2010 documentary about Japan’s first Deaf women’s soccer team to compete at the Deaflympics. The free screening will be presented in Japanese, Japanese Sign Language and Japanese Simu-Com Sign Language with English subtitles, and adds a thoughtful cultural layer to the usual watch-party buzz.

Bosnia & Herzegovina

 Bosnia and Herzegovina’s World Cup schedule:

• June 12: Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina: Toronto Stadium (3 p.m. ET)
• June 18: Switzerland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina: Los Angeles Stadium (3 p.m. ET)
• June 24: Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Qatar: Seattle Stadium (3 p.m. ET)

Toronto’s World Cup buzz kicks off with a massive opening match: Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12! The GTA has about 7000+ people from the region, and when the final whistle blows, Bosnia and Herzegovina supporters will have a wild afterparty waiting downtown!

“Night of the Dragons” is taking over the Phoenix Concert Theatre from 7:30 p.m. to 2 a.m., and is being touted as the destination for Bosnia & Herzegovina fans after the match. Expect 20-plus performers across two stages, including live Bosnian and Balkan music, tribute acts and DJs from Sarajevo, Toronto, Mostar, St. Louis and beyond.

If you’re not sure where to go, just follow the sea of blue-white-gold to the Phoenix. Tickets are $70.

Ghana

 Ghana’s World Cup schedule:

• June 17: Ghana vs. Panama: Toronto Stadium (7 p.m. ET)
• June 23: England vs. Ghana: Boston Stadium (4 p.m. ET)
• June 27: Croatia vs. Ghana: Philadelphia Stadium (5 p.m. ET)

The broader Toronto region has about 173,195+ African-born immigrants, and for Ghanaian fans, June 17 will be one of the biggest cultural celebration days of the tournament! At Sankofa Square, the Tribe Ghana Fun Fest: World Cup Watch Party will transform the heart of downtown into one giant gathering spot for the Ghanaian diaspora and soccer fans across the city as the Black Stars (Team Ghana) take the stage in Toronto. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., with large live screenings, cultural experiences, food, music and community programming.

Meanwhile, Africa Village at Downsview Park is bringing another major layer to the celebration, with match parties expected for Senegal (June 16), Ghana (June 17), and Côte d’Ivoire (June 20) at Zawadi Farm, along with vendor markets, cultural showcases and more.

Switzerland

 Switzerland’s World Cup schedule:

• June 13: Qatar vs. Switzerland: San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (3 p.m. ET)
• June 18: Switzerland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina: Los Angeles Stadium (3 p.m. ET)
• June 24: Switzerland vs. Canada: BC Place, Vancouver (3 p.m. ET)

Hopp Schwiiz! There are about 14,00+ people of Swiss origin living in the GTA, and while none of this year’s World Cup games are scheduled in the city, you can cheer on the Nati with Swiss Club Toronto as Switzerland takes on Qatar, Bosnia and Canada. The schedule includes a June 13 viewing against Qatar at Stout Irish Pub (221 Carlton St), a June 18 viewing against Bosnia at The Fox & Fiddle Danforth (535 Danforth Ave), and a June 24 viewing against Canada at Union Social Eatery (21 St Clair Ave W).

Croatia

 Croatia’s World Cup schedule:

• June 17: England vs. Croatia: Dallas Stadium (4 p.m. ET)
• June 23: Panama vs. Croatia: Toronto Stadium (7 p.m. ET)
• June 27: Croatia vs. Ghana: Philadelphia Stadium (5 p.m. ET)

The GTA has about 30,000 residents with Croatian ancestry or ethnicity! Croatian fans will gather just west of the city at Father Kamber Croatia Park in Mississauga to cheer on Vatreni’s opening match against England on June 17. The event runs from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and is a chance for Croatians to start the World Cup with a bang.

Of course, these are just a few World Cup events taking place across the city! If you’re looking for general FIFA watch parties, click here.