England – 2018
This wasn’t my first attempt at Opera Bob’s to watch an England 2018 World Cup match. It’s a small place and they reach capacity pretty quickly, especially when England is doing something pretty magical. I had missed the previous match,…
Brazil – 2014
After spending the first half of the game with the Croatian fans, I drove down Dundas Street East in Mississauga to Dundas Street West in Toronto to find the bright yellow shirts and flags. Naturally, it wasn’t too hard, and…
Portugal – 2010
Date: June 21, 2010 (above) Score of game: Portugal 7, North Korea 0 Location: Nova Era Bakery, College Street West Estimated number of fans at location: Dozens Date: June 25, 2010 (below) Score of game: Portugal 0, New Zealand 0…
Spain – 2006
Date: June 19, 2006 Score of game: Spain 3, Tunisia 1 Location: Hispanico Cultural Centre near Dundas St West and Jane St Estimated number of fans at location: 100
Brazil – 2006
Date: June 13, 2006 Score of game: Brazil 2, Croatia 0 Location: Restaurant near Dundas Street West and Ossington St. Estimated number of fans at location: 65
Angola – 2006
Date: June 11, 2006 Score of game: Angola 0, Portugal 1 Location: Yauca Sports Bar near Dundas St West and Ossington Estimated number of fans at location: 125
Trinidad & Tobago – 2006
Date: June 10, 2006 Score of game: Trinidad & Tobago 0, Sweden 0 Location: Bar near Dundas St West and Ossington Ave Estimated number of fans at location: 12