2018 Iran – 2018 Joseph, June 21, 2018June 25, 2018 I’ve had some really great experiences with Iranian fans over my 12 years doing this project. In fact, an Iranian fan in 2006 was the first and only fan to hand me a flag from their country. I still have it to this day. In 2014, with the Iran fans,… Continue Reading
2018 Morocco – 2018 Joseph, June 15, 2018June 26, 2018 At the very last minute I got wind of a gathering of Moroccan fans for their first game of the 2018 FIFA World Cup at Jack Astor’s on Front Street. About a dozen supporters trickled in over the first half and were enthusiastic throughout the match. Part of the fun… Continue Reading
2014 Iran – 2014 Joseph, June 17, 2014June 17, 2014 Easily considered the least exciting game of the 2014 World Cup, you wouldn’t know it if you were watching it with the Iranian fans in the Boston Pizza at Yonge and Sheppard. This place was packed, wall to wall, floor to ceiling with Iran fans and the energy in the… Continue Reading
2006 Iran – 2006 Joseph, June 11, 2006April 28, 2018 Date: June 11, 2006 Score of game: Iran 1, Mexico 3 Location: Fine Food Mart near Yonge St. and Steeles Ave. Estimated number of fans at location: 120 Continue Reading