Poland – 2022
I had strolled along Roncesvalles during Poland’s first game on November 22, and while I found some Polish fans at Chopin, I decided to check out Orbit Restaurant in Mississauga. The place was jammed, and while I got there late,…
Ecuador – 2022
When looking for Ecuador World Cup fans in Toronto this year, I was elated to see that the very same restaurant I visited in 2006 was still open, still serving amazing Ecuadorian food, and still the hot spot for Ecuador…
Switzerland – 2018
Unlike the Germany game in the morning, there wasn’t quite as much tension with the Swiss fans at The Rushton on St. Clair Avenue West. It was a much fancier establishment then a lot of the other venues I’ve been…
Peru – 2018
There were a number of great bars and restaurants to watch the World Cup with Peru fans in the GTA, but I’m so glad I stuck with my gut and headed to Mochica on College St. Not only was it…
Argentina – 2014
Sky Ranch Restaurant was unanimously picked as the place to be in Toronto to watch Argentina in the World Cup. I hadn’t been there yet, and what better time to go than during a semi-final game! Turns out to be…
Chile – 2014
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…
Iran – 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…
Nigeria – 2014
The Suya Spot on Weston Road is the African Nation World Cup headquarters in Toronto, no question. They don’t only have jerseys and flags from all four of the subsaharan African countries proudly on the wall – Nigeria, Ivory Coast,…
Croatia – 2014
Croatia fans erupt with a goal at Croatia restaurant in Mississauga. [/caption]First goal of the 2014 World Cup went to Croatia when Marcelo scored on his own net. The reaction from the happily stunned Croatian fans at Croatia Restaurant in…
Uruguay – 2010
Date: June 16, 2010 Score of game: Uruguay 3, South Africa 0 Location: Las Palmas restaurant at 1617 Wilson near Jane St. Estimated number of fans at location: 60
Tunisia – 2006
Date: June 23, 2006 Score of game: Tunisia 0, Ukraine 1 Location: Djerba La Douce restaurant (now closed) near Danforth Ave and Coxwell Rd Estimated number of fans at location: 1
Serbia & Montenegro – 2006
Date: June 16, 2006 Score of game: Serbia & Montenegro 0, Argentina 6 Location: Bread and Butter Restaurant near Mount Pleasant Rd and Davisville Rd Estimated number of fans at location: 25
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
Ghana – 2006
Date: June 12, 2006 Score of game: Ghana 0, Italy 2 Location: Mama Pee’s Restaurant near Jane St and Sheppard Ave W Estimated number of fans at location: 250
