Showers rain down during World Cup match at Toronto Stadium Wednesday
Posted June 15, 2026 3:00 pm.
Last Updated June 18, 2026 12:02 pm.
Attendees of Wednesday’s Toronto Stadium World Cup match were forced to don rain gear after showers hit the area.
While the forecast originally showed the storm risk would end before kick-off at 7 p.m., the models were updated to show rain starting just in time for the match.
The rain continued to get heavier as play went on with strong thunderstorms overnight.
A special weather statement was issued by Environment Canada as rainfall amounts could be in excess of 40 millimetres. The statement has since ended.
“We are looking at heavy rain, and then a pretty big storm threat around midnight. So if you are staying out and celebrating, please be mindful, the storm threat is absolutely real,” said weather specialist Michelle Mackey.
Ghana beat Panama 1-0 at Toronto Stadium Wednesday for the second FIFA World Cup match in the city.
The rain continued Thursday morning before clearing out to another high of 22 C. Friday will be seasonal and partly cloudy with a chance of scattered storms and a high of 22 C.
