World Cup coming to the urban wilderness of Vancouver

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–In Vancouver, it’s easy to forget that you’re in a city. From the shores of the Pacific Ocean to the misty rainforests and the frozen mountain tops of the Coastal Range, it often feels like you’re in the wilderness.

Vancouver will host five early round matches plus two more matches in the knock-out stages (rounds of 32 and 16) during the FIFA World Cup 2026 between June 11 and July 19. Vancouver is also planning events for fans at the Pacific National Exhibition grounds and other areas.

With or without tickets, fans can hike amid spectacular trees at Stanley Park or relax on the sands of Pacific beaches before going to the stadium downtown or hundreds of bars and restaurants with traditions of serving boisterous sports fans in Vancouver, which hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics and also the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2015.

all images copyright Christopher and Katherine A. Johnson, Globalite Media, all rights reserved

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all images copyright Christopher and Katherine A. Johnson, Globalite Media, all rights reserved —

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