Watch Canada fight to stay in World Cup with watch party in Brampton

Canada’s World Cup team will once again take the field this weekend, and you can watch Brampton’s soccer heroes in their hometown at a watch party in Brampton.

Canada’s team has had a historic run in this year’s tournament, including a game-tying goal by Brampton’s Cyle Larin against Bosnia-Herzegovina that pushed Canada to its first-ever point in a World Cup match.

The team faces a do-or-die match against Morocco on Saturday, and the city is hosting a watch party in Garden Square starting at 1 p.m. with soccer-inspired programming, fan experiences and community activities.

Players with Brampton roots make up a solid portion of Canada’s team in the 2026 tournament, including Tajon Buchanan, Liam Millar, Jonathan Osorio, Promise David and Jayden Nelson – who was a late addition to Canada’s roster as a replacement for injured midfielder Marcelo Flores.

Sigma FC is based in neighbouring Mississauga, but has developed many players from Brampton, including Larin. Smyrniotis said municipal infrastructure has had a huge impact on soccer in Peel Region.

Canada plays its next World Cup match against Morocco on Saturday at 1 p.m.

– With files from The Canadian Press