Vancouver makes final preparations to welcome global fans for 2026 FIFA World Cup
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A restaurant patio decorated with FIFA World Cup tournament branding is seen along a closed street in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, June 9, 2026. Vancouver is making final preparations to welcome fans from around the world for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

People walk past a newly opened official 2026 FIFA World Cup merchandise store in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, June 9, 2026. Vancouver is making final preparations to welcome fans from around the world for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

People shop inside a newly opened official 2026 FIFA World Cup merchandise store in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, June 9, 2026. Vancouver is making final preparations to welcome fans from around the world for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

People walk past a soccer-themed public art installation in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, June 9, 2026. Vancouver is making final preparations to welcome fans from around the world for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

A woman walks past a road sign for a FIFA World Cup tournament venue in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, June 9, 2026. Vancouver is making final preparations to welcome fans from around the world for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

Soccer-themed decorations are seen above pedestrians in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, June 9, 2026. Vancouver is making final preparations to welcome fans from around the world for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

A worker installs FIFA World Cup signage in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, June 9, 2026. Vancouver is making final preparations to welcome fans from around the world for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

A giant soccer ball installation is seen in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, June 9, 2026. Vancouver is making final preparations to welcome fans from around the world for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

People walk past soccer ball-shaped public art installations in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, June 9, 2026. Vancouver is making final preparations to welcome fans from around the world for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

Workers install FIFA World Cup signage at a transit station in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, June 9, 2026. Vancouver is making final preparations to welcome fans from around the world for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

Workers assemble a giant soccer player installation on a street in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, June 9, 2026. Vancouver is making final preparations to welcome fans from around the world for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)