Iraq – 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 obvious reasons, but mainly because I found all the fans, and the fans turned out! This world cup is so much fun.

Iraq World Cup fans in Toronto are amazing. They showed up by the hundreds, brought flags and instruments, and cheered, sang and danced during the hour long extended half time due to the weather in Philadelphia. There was an hour straight of this:

My plan was to hang with the Iraqi fans during the second half, but due to the extended half time, and the fact I had to get over to the Norway fans on the Danforth, I only got a couple photos during the actual match:

Iraq World Cup Fans in Toronto

Game Details:

Date: June 22, 2026
Score of Game: France 3, Iraq 0
Location: Celebration Square, Mississauga, ON
Estimated Number of Fans: 1000 (but I have no idea)