Downtown Kingston draws crowds for FIFA World Cup community event

Hundreds of fans packed Springer Market Square on Saturday as Kingston joined a nationwide celebration bringing the 2026 FIFA World Cup to communities far beyond official host cities.The free, day-long “ Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026 ” event featured live match screenings, interactive soccer activities and cultural programming, transforming the downtown square into a festival of soccer fandom.The stop was part of a broader FIFA initiative designed to connect communities