{"id":105111,"date":"2026-06-26T19:07:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T19:07:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/105111\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T19:07:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T19:07:15","slug":"senegal-iraq-fans-to-head-to-stadium-for-torontos-last-world-cup-group-match-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/105111\/","title":{"rendered":"Senegal, Iraq fans to head to stadium for Toronto\u2019s last World Cup group match"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted June 26, 2026 2:30 pm<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\t\tUpdated June 26, 2026 2:31 pm\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

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Toronto is hosting its last group stage match of the FIFA World Cup<\/a> today, capping off the first half of a tournament that local officials say has brought out the city\u2019s charms.<\/p>\n

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Fans are expected to pack Toronto Stadium this afternoon to watch Senegal<\/a> and Iraq<\/a> face off, with both teams clinging to faint hopes of reaching the knockout round.<\/p>\n

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City officials have said Toronto has \u201ctruly welcomed the world\u201d during the international soccer competition, and visitors have shared stories online highlighting the warmth, diversity and hospitality they experienced.<\/p>\n

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Toronto police, meanwhile, have said security and safety have been overall satisfactory given the sheer number of people visiting the city during the tournament.<\/p>\n

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