Visa Canada has inaugurated a street soccer park at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto, contributing CA$200,000 to the city's Soccer for All Legacy program. This temporary park, open until July 19, features two professional-grade mini-fields and local soccer-inspired art, aiming to foster community engagement and support youth access to soccer. The initiative is part of Visa's broader North American partnership with Street Soccer Canada/USA and aligns with the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026. After the tournament, the park will be relocated to a permanent site in Toronto to continue benefiting the community.
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