TORONTO (AP) — Toronto, one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world, will host six World Cup games, including the first-ever such match in Canada on June 12.The host country will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in that opening match. Ghana plays Panama on June 17, Germany plays Côte d’Ivoire on June 20, Croatia faces Panama on June 23 and Senegal plays Iraq on June 26. Toronto also hosts a round of 32 match on July 2.Landmarks/Places to SeeCanada’s largest city is welcoming the world and emphasizing its diversity, a contrast to the U.S., where fears about border control could keep international fans away. Toronto touts itself as the “world in a city.”“More than half our residents were born outside Canada,” Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said. “Over 200 languages are spoken across our neighborhoods — and yes, this summer, the world will come to Toronto. But for us, the world has always been here.” Toronto is a place with distinct cultural neighborhoods. The most popular tourist attractions include the CN Tower, the revitalized Harbourfront and the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Food SceneToronto has it all. Sports bars like Real Sports with its 39-foot HD big screen will be packed. And it won’t be hard to find food from most of the countries in the 48-team tournament. Michelin-recognized restaurants like Alo, Toronto institutions like Sotto Sotto, and St. Lawrence Market, ranked as one of the world’s best food markets, are just a few highlights.
