Aussies Rejoice as Vancouver Takes Its Turn in World Cup Spotlight

An RCMP officer celebrates with Australia fans as they march to the entrance of BC Place before the start of a World Cup Group D soccer match, in Vancouver, on June 13, 2026. The Canadian Press/Ethan CairnsVancouver has had its first moment under the World Cup spotlight, with fans from Down Under partying into the night after Australia’s 2-0 win over Turkey.The city had been awash in green, gold, red and white ahead of Saturday’s 9 p.m. kickoff at BC Place Stadium as fans of both nations thronged the downtown core, chanting, dancing and setting off smoke canisters in their national colours.