The march saw thousands of Canadian fans chanting and lighting off red smoke as they made their way down Quebec Street towards BC Place Stadium.
Fans are giving them the Canadian soccer team a home-turf boost at BC Place Stadium against Qatar.
Canadian supporters group The Voyageurs have gathered for a march along the so-called “last mile” to the stadium, starting near Science World, where its dome has been transformed into a massive replica of a World Cup soccer ball.
The group says supporters were asked to assemble at 12:30 p.m. and set off 30 minutes later, and will be marching with “flags high, voices louder, building the energy all the way.”
Canada fans are being encouraged to wear red to the match, which has a 3 p.m. kickoff and is expected to have Prime Minister Mark Carney in attendance.
It’s the second of seven World Cup matches at BC Place after the stadium’s tournament debut on Saturday between Australia and Turkey.
FIFA’s official resale platform on Wednesday showed tickets to today’s match were available for $800 to more than $22,000, but those without tickets can head to the fan festival at Hastings Park, or other watch parties around Metro Vancouver.
Soccer fans look to paint the town red as a large march starts near Main Street Science World. (CityNews Image)
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