Soccer fans in St. John’s will have the chance to feel the excitement of the FIFA World Cup before the tournament officially begins, as the Tombolo Multicultural Festival prepares to host a special multicultural Soccer celebration in the city.
Instead of only watching from the stadium seats, community members will have the opportunity to step onto the field themselves, wearing their boots and jerseys, showcasing their Soccer skills, and enjoying the spirit of friendly competition.
To celebrate the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, the Tombolo Multicultural Festival is organizing the “FIFA World Cup 2026 Multicultural Friendly Soccer Match” in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.
The event is being organized in recognition of Canada co-hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026 alongside the United States and Mexico. Scheduled on Canadian Multiculturalism Day, the initiative aims to bring together people from diverse cultural backgrounds through a shared passion for football while promoting inclusion, friendship, cultural exchange, and community spirit.
The free Soccer event will take place on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Fortis Canada Games Complex, located next to the Aquarena in St. John’s.
The program will feature:
• A multicultural friendly football match
• Community gathering and networking
• Family-friendly entertainment and celebration
• Opportunities for cultural connection and engagement
The event is free to attend, open to the public, and suitable for all ages.
Do you want to play? Please fill out the Google registration form below:
Community members interested in participating as players are encouraged to register before the registration deadline of June 2, 2026. Organizers are also encouraging the public to follow the Tombolo Multicultural Festival Facebook page for updates and additional event information.
For more information,
Contact:
Upal Nandy
Email: Upalnandy@tombolomulticulturalfestivalnl.ca
Phone: 709-219-9185
Organizers say the initiative reflects the true spirit of multiculturalism and demonstrates how sports can unite communities, celebrate diversity, and strengthen social connections among people from different cultural backgrounds across Newfoundland and Labrador.