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Canadian Soccer Fans Proved The USA Lives Rent-Free In Their Heads By Booing The American Flag At World Cup

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FIFA held its first-ever World Cup match on Canadian soil on Friday afternoon as Canada played host to Bosnia-Herzegovina. The local soccer fans unleashed a loud boo toward the United States when its flag was introduced during the prematch ceremony.

They quickly fell silent when Michael Bublé walked out onto the pitch.

It will be interesting to see whether U.S. soccer fans flip the script during its opening match. I don’t know if Canada lives rent-free in the heads of the Americans the way America does for Canadians.

Canada went crazy for the World Cup.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place at 16 host venues across the United States, Mexico and Canada. The first two matches of the tournament took place in Mexico on Thursday. Canada kicked things off on Friday.

Credit where credit is due, a sea of red made for an incredible scene as fans marched toward the stadium in Toronto.

It does not get more Canadian than this guy:

Although the crowd was split ~70/30 in favor of the home country, the Bosnian supporters showed up in great force.

The Dragons shut down multiple blocks for their march to the stadium.

Both groups showed the utmost respect toward one another during the pregame festivities. It was a day that was largely rooted in friendship, sportsmanship and excitement for the game of soccer.

Unfortunately, the Canadian fans did not keep that same energy for the United States. They did not give a warm reception.

Canadian soccer fans booed the American flag.

Every country represented at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was introduced prior to the first match at Toronto Stadium on Thursday afternoon. Only the American flag was met with boos.

Canadian soccer fans loudly jeered the United States when it was announced.

It was not just a smattering of boos.

Even Mexico received a loud cheer at the Fan Fest in Vancouver. The USA did not.

This should not come as a huge surprise. We have seen the Canadians boo a 15-year-old girl who sang the Star Spangled Banner. They do not care who or what it is. They are going to boo.

Grayson Weir BroBible editor avatar
Senior Editor at BroBible covering all five major sports and every niche sport imaginable, found primarily in the college space. I don't drink coffee, I wake up jacked.
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