Fans in Vancouver celebrated Canada's historic 6-0 World Cup victory over Qatar well into the night, filling Granville Street and watch parties across Metro Vancouver with jubilant energy.
Granville Street Erupts in Celebration
Hours after the match ended, Granville Street remained packed with thousands of supporters draped in Canadian flags, singing O Canada at the top of their lungs. Many spilled out of bars and packed patios, chanting "Canada!" and reveling in the country's epic win.
Dublin Calling, a sports bar on Granville Street, was packed from morning through night with fans from around the world. Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, and German echoed through the crowd, showcasing the international spirit of the World Cup.
Fan Fest and Watch Parties Across the City
At North Vancouver's Shipyards, a family-friendly watch party of about 5,000 fans emptied out after the game. SkyTrain and buses were packed with revellers waving flags on their commute home. At Waterfront Station, a group of happy fans sang the national anthem.
At the FIFA Fan Fest at Vancouver's PNE, celebrations continued until staff closed the doors around 10 p.m. At North Vancouver's Canada Soccer House, thousands screamed as Canada scored its first, second, and third goals in the first half, culminating in a six-goal triumph that had fans jumping up and down.
Prime Minister Joins the Festivities
Prime Minister Mark Carney, who attended the game at B.C. Place Stadium, wrote on Bluesky: "What a night in Vancouver." He was photographed celebrating after a goal alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
Peaceful Celebrations
Vancouver police reported a cheerful downtown vibe with no major incidents. As of 8:30 p.m., there were no reports of serious altercations connected to World Cup partygoers.
Later in the evening, the pedestrian zone came alive with Mexican and Canadian fans, who erupted in cheer when Mexico scored against South Korea in Guadalajara.
Kari Chyzyk described the atmosphere after Canada's third goal: "Pandemonium erupted. Everyone was jumping and screaming and high-fiving each other."
—With files from Lori Culbert and Dan Fumano
