Calgary Fans Cheer World Cup Trophy

0:00It's April 13th. From your city to your ears, this is Calgary News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Soccer fans in Calgary brave rough weather this past Sunday for the FIFA World Cup trophy's second stop on its Canadian tour. Ahead of the 2026 tournament kicking off in June, crowds gathered outside the Saddle Dome to catch a glimpse of the iconic gold prize, getting within inches for photos. FIFA reps Coca-Cola sponsors and government officials joined former Brazil defender Roke Jr., who won it all in 2002 to unveil the trophy. Fans couldn't touch it. That's reserved for world champs, players, and dignitaries, but they lined up for skill challenges like headers, passes, and shots. The energy was electric, with supporters calling it surreal and unforgettable. Some joking they blacked out from the thrill. Colombian fans especially hyped it as their closest brush ever with World Cup glory. This tour built buzz for the big show, co-hosted by Canada, the United States,

1:02and Mexico from June 11th to July 19th, 2026. Canada hosts matches in Vancouver and Toronto, though locals dream of Saddle Dome action if fandom keeps growing. Opening day features Mexico versus South Africa on June 11th, followed by Canada taking on Bosnia the next day at Toronto's BMO field, ramping up. That nationwide fever.