FIFA rolls into Burlington on Thursday to show us what the 'sweet game' is all about.

By Gazette Staff

July 8th, 2026

BURLINGTON, ON

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ hits Burlington Thursday, July 9th.

Last-minute stuff from FIFA but better than nothing.

Referred to as a high-energy, one-day event that will take place at Spencer Smith Park.

Hosted by Lisa Crapsi and Bruno Viacava, the event will feature live international match action, guest speakers and on-site football activations.

This free, family-friendly event offers an opportunity to experience the excitement and passion of the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

Event Details

 What: Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026 –Burlington, Ontario
Where: Spencer Smith Park
When: 13:00-21:00 on Thursday, 9 July
Cost: Free

 Main Stage Programming

• 14:00 – Alfie Smith
• 16:00 – FIFA World Cup 2026™ – France vs Morocco
• 18:00 – Lucky Honey
• 20:00 – Rocket and the Renegades

Mini Pitch Programming:

 Dedicated mini pitch activities featuring Rapid Force, Force BU10 Teams, Strike Force, Aldershot Force, Force 2015, Special Olympics Burlington, Comets, Force Orange and Fab 5.

About Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026™

Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026™ is a first-of-its-kind programme that will unite communities across the co-host country throughout the tournament, which runs from 11 June to 19 July 2026, in celebration of the biggest FIFA World Cup™ in history.

Delivered as a series of free-to-the-public, one-day community celebrations across the country, Canada Celebrates will bring football fans together for live match viewings, football-themed activations, cultural programming, music, food and shared moments of national pride. As the country prepares to host its first FIFA World Cup alongside Mexico and the United States, Canada Celebrates will carry the energy, pride and passion that are synonymous with the tournament beyond the Host Cities of Toronto and Vancouver as part of this historic global occasion.

The event is free to the public, but the city put up at least $165,000 to get the event.  Public and taxpayers – they are the same thing, aren’t they?