Germany, Ivory Coast fans arrive in Toronto for FIFA World Cup match

TORONTO — Thousands of Germany and Ivory Coast soccer fans are gathering in Toronto as the FIFA World Cup matchup between the two nations’ teams is set to get underway in the city this afternoon.

Germany supporters are expected to march by Toronto’s waterfront to the temporarily rebranded BMO Field in a soccer tradition before major international games.

Many Ivory Coast supporters are also expected to fill Toronto Stadium, wearing their team’s orange jerseys.

Ivory Coast players arrived in Toronto with striker Elye Wahi after the 23-year-old was cleared to enter Canada, a boost for the team.