2026 Portugal – 2026 Joseph, July 2, 2026July 3, 2026 I had not been anywhere near the stadium this World Cup, but seeing as how this was the last game hosted by Toronto, and knowing it was a battle between two well represented Toronto communities, this was a match I wanted to get close to the action. Having taken so… Continue Reading
2026 Uzbekistan – 2026 Joseph, June 27, 2026July 9, 2026 Uzbekistan qualification into the World Cup was exactly what I was excited about with the expansion to 48 teams. And while I was excited they made it to the World Cup, I was a little worried that I might not be able to find anyone in the city watching the… Continue Reading
2026 Media Coverage – 2026 Joseph, June 25, 2026July 13, 2026 There has been so much great coverage of the project this year. Included below are some of the articles, radio interviews and TV or digital stories on the project. Articles on the Project The first piece published was by Daniel Ramos of Toronto Today on June 14. Padraig Moran of… Continue Reading
2026 Congo DR – 2026 Joseph, June 23, 2026July 3, 2026 I’ve been trying to avoid doubling up venues this year, but Nganda African Street Food on Adelaide is the kind of venue I could have photographed dozens of games and been at the best location in the city. Broadly supporting teams like Ghana, Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire and Congo DR, among… Continue Reading
2026 Jordan – 2026 Joseph, June 22, 2026July 3, 2026 Any way you look at it, Jordan had the most challenging EDT schedule of all the teams. All three of Jordan’s games were scheduled at 10 PM or later, making them all night games. I know this might sound strange, but in the 20 years I’ve been photographing this project,… Continue Reading
2026 Norway – 2026 Joseph, June 22, 2026July 7, 2026 Driving from Mississauga after the rain delayed Iraq game, I joined the Norway World Cup fans in Toronto at their watch party on The Danforth right at half-time. Perfect timing to catch an impromptu row outside. They have a lot to row about, one of the great stories of this… Continue Reading
2026 Iraq – 2026 Joseph, June 22, 2026July 7, 2026 This was my busiest day. On June 22, I photographed different fans in the four matches throughout the afternoon, into the evening and all the way to midnight. Austria, Iraq, Norway and Jordan fans, all new countries for me and all over the city. It was a fun day for… Continue Reading
2026 Austria – 2026 Joseph, June 22, 2026July 3, 2026 Austria World Cup fans in Toronto didn’t have a huge presence on social media telling everyone where to gather for a watch party, and the few Austrian restaurants in the GTA didn’t seem to have any interest in soccer, so I was left hunting for fans in neutral sites. Fortunately,… Continue Reading
2026 Haiti – 2026 Joseph, June 19, 2026July 2, 2026 Haiti World Cup fans in Toronto gathered in Pickering for an amazing game watch and party organized by the Haitians of Toronto. People showed up, and the mood was festive and fun. Sure, it was a tough game against Brazil, but there was still so much to be proud of… Continue Reading
2026 Canada – 2026 (Game 2) Joseph, June 18, 2026July 1, 2026 First win. Big win. Lots of goals and a whole lot of celebrating. I was in the right place and really fortunate to be able to witness it all with so many thousands. These photos kind of speak for themselves, I don’t need to narrate the game or anything, we… Continue Reading
2026 Qatar – 2026 Joseph, June 18, 2026June 29, 2026 I have spent a lot of time looking for Qatar fans in Toronto. I didn’t end up finding any during the 2022 World Cup, and so when I stumbled upon 3 fans bravely taking in a game surrounded by thousands of Canadian fans at Canada Soccer House, I considered myself… Continue Reading
2026 Ghana – 2026 Joseph, June 17, 2026June 28, 2026 This was magic. One of my more memorable games without question. Ghana world cup fans in Toronto were treated to the most electric of evenings and I was so happy to be there. And it helps to get a bit of context. Ghana fans were drawn to Sankofa Square because… Continue Reading
2026 Egypt – 2026 Joseph, June 15, 2026June 29, 2026 Egypt fans benefitted from a keen business owner (Mohamed Saleh) who knew this World Cup could be something special. With strong social media presence and welcoming staff, Masrawy Egyptian Kitchen and The Local by Masrawy (located in the same plaza), was a clear choice for Egypt fans to watch the… Continue Reading
2026 Japan – 2026 Joseph, June 14, 2026June 28, 2026 I was so sad to miss the JCCC viewing parties in 2022 and I was determined not to miss the experience this year. I jumped at the chance and I was not disappointed. The JCCC is an amazing building, with a super well organized viewing experience, amazing volunteers, great fans… Continue Reading
2026 Türkiye – 2026 Joseph, June 14, 2026June 26, 2026 Türkiye came into their first World Cup in 24 years with a lot of excitement. Ranked as the 22nd best team in the world, there were a lot of expectations to advance in their group. I had a great tip from a Turkish friend to check out Teddy Beer on… Continue Reading
2026 Canada – 2026 (Game 1) Joseph, June 12, 2026June 21, 2026 Canada’s first points in a World Cup final, first home game, first Toronto World Cup match. It was a special day. I was at a loss as to where to watch this match, but I knew I wanted it to be someone special, and I have no regrets. Nathan Phillips… Continue Reading