Thousands of Canada, Switzerland fans march to BC Place ahead of game

It wasn’t the result Canadian fans hoped for on Wednesday, but thousands still showed up to support their team.

Crowds of people packed downtown Vancouver as Canadian and Swiss fans marched to BC Place ahead of the noon kickoff.

People in the crowd said the atmosphere was electric, people were happy and it was exciting to see Vancouver in a sea of red.

Thousands more people gathered at watch parties across the city.

Canada finished second in their group after losing to Switzerland 2-1.

Here we go! #Canada #FIFAWorldCup #Vancouver pic.twitter.com/mDsnqYWZoY

— JAY JANOWER (@JayJanower) June 24, 2026

#Canada alumni are SHOWING OUT!! Colin Miller shares his thoughts on #Canada #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/frBLjRntpF

#Switzerland March to the Match! #FIFAWorldCup #Canada pic.twitter.com/povOvhJuts

Canada, are you ready? 🇨🇦📣 pic.twitter.com/Ee2Q7qsq0i

— Team Canada (@TeamCanada) June 24, 2026

About 1,200 police officers deployed to the downtown area for the march and the game.

We’re expecting thousands of people downtown today as Team Canada takes on Switzerland at noon today. The Team Canada Fan March begins around 9:30 a.m. near Science World.

If you’re heading out, stay aware of your surroundings, keep personal belongings secure, and make a plan to… pic.twitter.com/327mr38DG5

— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) June 24, 2026

Those without tickets to the game can catch the action at one of the watch parties in Metro Vancouver.

Last week, downtown Vancouver was a sea of red as Team Canada fans marched to BC Place.