2022 Argentina – 2022 – Final – Champions – St Clair Avenue W admin, December 22, 2022March 27, 2024 A legendary final for a legendary player and exciting end to this winter-themed tournament. Argentina World Cup fans in Toronto were treated to an epic battle, and after a relentless multiple comebacks from France, were finally able to celebrate on the streets of St. Clair West. With relief, after more… Continue Reading
2018 Brazil – 2018 admin, July 8, 2018July 8, 2018 During the course of the 2018 World Cup, I had seen seen a few bars that jumped out at me as places I wanted to visit later in the tournament. Vivid was one of them. After one of the earlier Brazil games, I witnessed a pretty healthy number of yellow… Continue Reading
2018 England – 2018 admin, July 4, 2018July 4, 2018 As Scallywags is an authentic English football headquarters, and the fact I had got some amazing photos of Colombia fans in Toronto 2014, I decided to say put for the afternoon match. The anticipation for the clash of England and Colombia was palpable by the afternoon and the bar filled… Continue Reading
2018 Sweden – 2018 admin, July 3, 2018July 4, 2018 This is one legitimate Sweden fan, and they are harder to find than you think. I had suggestions from the Consulate General of Sweden, Toronto to try either the Gull & Firkin in the Beaches or Scallywags. I started at Gull & Firkin but at game time, there was only… Continue Reading
2018 Switzerland – 2018 admin, June 28, 2018June 28, 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 to watch the games, but it was hand selected by… Continue Reading
2018 Panama – 2018 admin, June 19, 2018June 28, 2018 It took me a while to find supporters of Panama. I had not had any significant leads before their first game, I knew I would find a row of cars with Panama flags and a bar packed with supporters somewhere along St. Clair Avenue West. Sure enough, I found the… Continue Reading
2014 Argentina – 2014 admin, July 10, 2014March 31, 2018 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 an absolute gem, and I didn’t even try the food…. Continue Reading
2014 Mexico – 2014 admin, June 18, 2014June 18, 2014 Although the game finished as a 0-0 draw, it was a fantastic game and very much considered a win by the Mexican fans. I decided to head over to El Rincon Mexicano to see what all the hype was about and I wasn’t disappointed. A great venue to watch the… Continue Reading
2010 Honduras – 2010 admin, June 21, 2010April 28, 2018 Date: June 21, 2010 Score of game: Honduras 0, Spain 2 Location: Bar near St. Clair Ave West and Dufferin St. Estimated number of fans at location: 50 Continue Reading
2010 France – 2010 admin, June 11, 2010April 28, 2018 Date: June 11, 2010 Score of game: France 0, Uraguay 0 Location: Scallywags Bar near Yonge St and St Clair Ave West Estimated number of fans at location: 15 Continue Reading
2010 South Africa – 2010 admin, June 11, 2010April 28, 2018 Date: June 11, 2010 Score of game: South Africa 1, Mexico 1 Location: South Africa High Commission near Sheppard Ave East and Yonge and Scallywags Bar near St. Clair Ave West and Yonge St. Estimated number of fans at location: 20, 45 Continue Reading
2006 Argentina – 2006 admin, June 16, 2006January 8, 2014 Date: June 16, 2006 Score of game: Argentina 6, Serbia & Montenegro 0 Location: Restaurant near St. Clair Ave West and Dufferin St. Estimated number of fans at location: 30 Continue Reading
2006 Mexico – 2006 admin, June 16, 2006April 28, 2018 Date: June 16, 2006 Score of game: Mexico 0, Angola 2 Location: Bar near St. Clair Ave West and Dufferin St Estimated number of fans at location: 130 Continue Reading
2006 Netherlands – 2006 admin, June 16, 2006January 9, 2014 Date: June 16, 2006 Score of game: Netherlands 2, Ivory Coast 1 Location: Scallywags Bar near Yonge St and St Clair Ave W Estimated number of fans at location: 3 Continue Reading
2006 Costa Rica – 2006 admin, June 15, 2006April 28, 2018 Date: June 15, 2006 Score of game: Costa Rica 0, Ecuador 3 Location: Latin Fiesta Restaurant near St. Clair Ave West and Dufferin St. Estimated number of fans at location: 75 Continue Reading
2006 England – 2006 admin, June 15, 2006January 9, 2014 Date: June 15, 2006 (above) Score of game: England 2, Trinidad & Tobago 0 Location: Duke of York Pub near Avenue Rd. and Bloor St West Estimated number of fans at location: 25 Date: June 20, 2006 (below) Score of game: England 2, Sweden 2 Location: Scallywags Bar near Yonge… Continue Reading