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 room was extraordinary! Chanting, whistles and I even saw my first vuvuzela, something I miss so much from the 2010 World Cup. This event was set-up by the Iranian York University Association and they will be setting up other game watches. You can find them on Facebook at facebook.com/iranianyorku. I can promise, it will be a game watch worth attending, they throw a great party. Date: June 16, 2014 Score of game: Iran 0, Nigeria 0 Location: Boston Pizza, Yonge & Sheppard, 4841 Yonge St. Toronto, ON Estimated number of fans at location: 500 Related
2018 Morocco – 2018 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… Read More
2014 Chile – 2014 June 19, 2014May 21, 2018 Wow. Spain is out, Chile has advanced. Still one game to go in the first round. Wow. Deep breath…. and I don’t even really like soccer, but wow, deep breath… Unfortunately, I missed the first half and the two Chilean goals, but the moment they scored the first goal I… Read More
2006 Iran – 2006 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 Read More