Toronto police prepare for World Cup crowds in Toronto

Toronto police prepare for World Cup crowds in Toronto

June 4, 2026 11:17 am EST.

With just two weeks to go before the FIFA World Cup brings hundreds of thousands of soccer fans to the city, Toronto Police are preparing for all sorts of situations. Brandon Choghri with a first-hand look at the training.

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