Vancouver, Canada – Thousands of Canadian soccer supporters turned the streets and fan zones surrounding BC Place Stadium into a vast sea of red and white on June 24, 2026, ahead of and during Canada’s crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match against Switzerland.

Video filmed by Rob Williams/Daily Hive shows a dense crowd of fans filling a downtown Vancouver street beneath a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds. Supporters wearing red national team jerseys, red caps, and face paint wave large Canadian flags above the crowd.

Others carry Voyageurs supporter flags and signs featuring maple leaf designs while raising their arms, clapping together, and cheering with visible excitement. Modern high-rise buildings and green trees frame the packed gathering as the crowd creates an atmosphere filled with national pride and energy. Some spectators record the scene on their phones amid the sea of red and white.

Canada entered the match after a historic 6-0 victory over Qatar on June 18 at the same venue. The co-host nation faced Switzerland in a decisive encounter that could secure a place in the knockout stage.

Both teams arrived on four points, with a draw or victory likely enough to send Canada through on goal difference under coach Jesse Marsch and with Alphonso Davies leading the team on home soil.

The footage captures supporters filling outdoor watch areas, fan miles, and plazas near False Creek and downtown Vancouver. Chants of “Let’s Go Canada” echo through the city as flags wave, bodies move in unison, and anticipation builds for one of the biggest moments in Canadian men’s soccer history.

The scenes reflect the wider tournament atmosphere spreading across host cities in Canada, the United States, and Mexico. In Vancouver, the streets have become an extension of the stadium itself as Canada fights for progression on home soil.

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