Vancouver's streets were packed with soccer fans as the city hosted its first World Cup match on Saturday, June 13. Thousands gathered outside B.C. Place to celebrate the historic occasion, creating a vibrant and electric atmosphere.
City Celebrates World Cup Debut
Postmedia photographers Arlen Redekop and Jason Payne were on hand to capture the excitement. The images show fans decked out in team colors, waving flags, and cheering as they filled the streets around the stadium. The energy was palpable as Vancouver embraced its role as a World Cup host city.
Gallery Highlights
- Fans gathered outside B.C. Place before the match
- Colorful displays of national pride
- Large crowds spilling into nearby streets
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