FIFA community event will take place in Spencer Smith Park July 9th.

By Gazette Staff

June 12th, 2026

BURLINGTON, ON

With Toronto going bonkers over the first FIFA World Cup game taking place this afternoon Burlington will have to wait until July 9th for there to be any FIFA buzz in the city

The City announcement has Canada will Celebrate a first-of-its-kind program that will unite communities across the tournament co-host country and carry the energy, pride and passion that are synonymous with the world’s biggest sporting event.

The program will bring FIFA World Cup energy to 39 stops across 35 communities.

While the Host Cities of Toronto and Vancouver will host matches and the FIFA Fan Festival™, Canada Celebrates offers communities countrywide the chance to share in the experience of the FIFA World Cup.

The countdown to Canada Celebrates is on! The free, family-friendly fan experience takes place on July 9 at 1 p.m.

Join us at Spencer Smith Park, Burlington, to watch a live FIFA World Cup 2026™ match, activities for youth and entire families including soccer skills challenges, selfie walls, music, cultural programming, guest appearances. The beer garden is open from noon to 9 p.m.

A live viewing party for the quarter-final match will begin at 4 p.m.

Visitors are encouraged to take public transit or active transportation to the event.