Toronto World Cup Fandom
Since 2006, and every four years since, I’ve been photographing fans in and around Toronto cheering on their home countries during the World Cup. In those 20 years (5 tournaments), I’ve found fans from 55 different countries. I am looking to find even more this summer!
It’s purely a passion project that I started as a dare to myself: to try and find all 32 teams in the 2006 World Cup. I got hooked, and haven’t wanted to stop since. With the next tournament less than two months away, I’m getting pretty excited. I don’t know, I think hosting has something to do with it.
Follow the World Cup Countdown on Instagram
Also, I’ve spent the last 300 days sharing a daily photo from the project on Instagram counting down the year until the start of the 2026 World Cup. I’ve got almost no followers, so don’t worry; you won’t be jumping on a bandwagon by joining this late, there is plenty of room. You can see a screenshot of all the great photos below with photos from 162 to 122 in the countdown.
You can follow me on Instagram @worldcupTO
Check out Where to Find World Cup Fans in Toronto
My world cup website also does its best to help you find fans for this upcoming World Cup. Looking for a good bar to celebrate with Colombia fans? Want to be with South Korean fans during the 2026 World Cup? I’m going to do my best to update you on all the best locations. Below is a map of all the places where I’ve found fans in the past. It’s a starting point.
More Photos
Gallery of just a few more photos. I’ve taken thousands. This just scratches the surface. Head on over to World Cup in Toronto to see more.
All photos are copyright of Joseph Michael Howarth.
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