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City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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Media Advisory

January 27, 2025

500 days to FIFA World Cup 26™: special event with a surprise Canada Soccer legend

The countdown to the FIFA World Cup 26™ is officially on! As January 28 marks 500 days until the world’s biggest sporting event kicks off on Canadian soil, the City of Toronto will host an exciting soccer session at Regent Park Community Centre with Sharon Bollenbach, Executive Director, FIFA World Cup Hosting 2026 and a surprise Canada Soccer legend.

The former National Team player will join local youth participants from the City’s soccer program in fun drills and practice soccer skills. The event will also feature the presentation of a special commemorative scarf to each of the young athletes to mark this milestone in Toronto’s FIFA World Cup 26™ journey.

Date: Tuesday, January 28
Time: 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., with interviews taking place between sessions.
Location: Regent Park Community Centre, 402 Shuter St.
Parking: The nearest paid parking is located at 563 Dundas St. E.
Note: Media are asked to RSVP at media@toronto.ca before the final whistle blows at 6 p.m.

Toronto is home to more than three million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities. As the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is a global leader in technology, finance, film, music, culture, innovation and climate action and consistently places at the top of international rankings due to investments championed by its government, residents and businesses. For more information, visit www.toronto.ca or follow us on X at x.com/cityoftoronto, on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cityofto or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cityofto.

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Media contact: Media Relations, media@toronto.ca

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