Vancouver World Cup watch parties packed as Canada continues historic World Cup run

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The at-capacity crowd at Vancouver’s FIFA Fan Festival erupted after Canada defeated South Africa Sunday—once again making history as delighted fans decked out in red and white cheered the team on.

At 1 p.m. PT, the FIFA Fan festival posted to social media saying “entry will not move to a one-in, one-out system” while also saying ticket holders would not be denied.

Just under an hour later, Canada would score a goal, sending the packed amphitheatre into a frenzy.

People started lining up to get in hours before kick off Sunday.

The venue was one of three that was completely full for the highly anticipated match.

In North Vancouver, Canada Soccer House was at capacity by the time the match began.

The Vancouver Police Department also said a viewing party at Jack Poole plaza was at capacity.

For many, the fact that the national team is playing its first-ever World Cup knockout match in Los Angeles instead of Vancouver or Toronto comes as a disappointment.

Some of that frustration was seemingly on display Sunday, where FIFA president Gianni Infantino was booed whenever he was shown on screen.

With files from CTV News Vancouver’s Isabella Zavarise