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FIFA Fan Festival Toronto - Sunday, July 19
Start: Sunday, July 19. End: noon to 8:30 p.m.
Schedule for Local Access Pass Usage - Sunday, July 19
Start: Sunday, July 19. End: 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Schedule for Required Designated Pick-up Area Usage - Sunday, July 19
Start: Sunday, July 19. End: 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
FIFA Fan Festival Toronto - Saturday, July 18
Start: Saturday, July 18. End: 2 to 9 p.m.
Schedule for Local Access Pass Usage - Saturday, July 18
Start: Saturday, July 18. End: noon to 11 p.m.
Schedule for Required Designated Pick-up Area Usage - Saturday, July 18
Start: Saturday, July 18. End: noon to 11 p.m.
FIFA Fan Festival Toronto - Wednesday, July 15
Start: Wednesday, July 15. End: 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Schedule for Local Access Pass Usage - Wednesday, July 15
Start: Wednesday, July 15. End: 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Zlatko Dalić: The steady hand behind Croatia’s World Cup runs
Zlatko Dalić has been Croatia’s national team manager since 2017, guiding the side to second and third place at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups and anchoring the team’s long-term World Cup prospects.
Luis Díaz: Colombia’s winger at Bayern Munich and a World Cup figure to watch
Luis Díaz is a Colombian winger who plays for Bayern Munich and the Colombia national team, making him a player of interest as World Cup 2026 coverage builds.
Clément Turpin: The referee trusted with football’s biggest fixtures
Clément Turpin, a FIFA-listed referee since 2010 and UEFA Elite official since 2012, has overseen major finals and tournaments and remains a central figure in elite international refereeing.
Fabio Cannavaro: World Cup-winning captain shaping a new path with Uzbekistan
Fabio Cannavaro, Italy's 2006 World Cup captain and Ballon d'Or winner, became Uzbekistan's head coach in October 2025, reintroducing one of football's most famous defenders into the 2026 World Cup picture.
Thomas Tuchel: The tactician England turned to before World Cup 2026
Thomas Tuchel, appointed England manager in January 2025, built a reputation as a detail-driven tactician who has won major club trophies but also clashed with employers—making him a consequential figure for World Cup.
Luka Modrić: the midfield architect whose career spans eras — and World Cups
Luka Modrić, Croatia’s captain and an acclaimed midfielder for AC Milan, has built a career from refugee beginnings to Ballon d’Or glory and appearances at every World Cup from 2006–2026.
Jude Bellingham: the midfield force shaping England’s narrative for World Cup 2026
Jude Bellingham’s ascent from Birmingham City prodigy to Real Madrid talisman — plus a shelf of awards — makes him a central figure to watch in World Cup 2026 coverage.
Cristiano Ronaldo: Why the global icon still matters to World Cup 2026 coverage
Cristiano Ronaldo remains football’s most decorated goalscorer and Portugal’s captain; his records, global reach and late-career moves make him a key figure for World Cup 2026 coverage.