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Round of 32 Watch Party
2026-06-29 13:00:00 2026-06-29 15:30:00 America/New_York Round of 32 Watch Party Watch a FIFA World Cup 2026™ match at the library Eastside Branch - Program Room

Monday, June 29
1:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-29 13:00:00 2026-06-29 15:30:00 America/New_York Round of 32 Watch Party Watch a FIFA World Cup 2026™ match at the library Eastside Branch - Program Room

Eastside Branch

Program Room

Watch a FIFA World Cup 2026™ match at the library

About the Event

Join us at the library to watch a FIFA World Cup 2026™ match between the first place team in Pool C and the second place team in Pool F on the big screen! Cheer on your favourites and enjoy the excitement together in a welcoming, family‑friendly setting.

Feel free to drop in for all or part of the match—chairs will be provided. Let’s celebrate soccer, sport, and community (and remember to keep all cheering positive!).

About FIFA World Cup 2026™

The tournament is being co-hosted by Canada, United States and Mexico from Thursday June 11th to Sunday July 19th. 48 Countries are participating in round-robin matches before the knock-out phase starts on Sunday June 28th. Games in Canada will be held in Toronto and Vancouver. 

Watching Games at WPL

All WPL locations will show FIFA World Cup 2026™ games on display screens in the library, and various watch parties will be hosted at the Main Library, Eastside Branch, McCormick Branch, and John M. Harper Branch throughout the tournament.

AGE GROUP: | Families | Everyone Welcome |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Games | Drop-in |

TAGS: | Adult learning |

Eastside Branch
Phone: 519-886-1310
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Sat, May 30 9:30AM to 5:30PM
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Located at the RIM Park Manulife Sportsplex, the Eastside Branch boasts specialized creative spaces, quiet study areas, a nature education space and lots of natural light.

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