Toronto police seize record haul of counterfeit soccer jerseys
The largest counterfeit soccer merchandise seizure in Canadian history coincides with the city's first World Cup matches, which begin mid-June.
Toronto police will announce the results of what they're calling Canada's largest-ever counterfeit soccer jersey seizure at a news conference Monday afternoon, just as the city prepares to host massive crowds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Deputy Chief Robert Johnson and Superintendent David Ecklund are scheduled to speak at 1 p.m. at Toronto Police Headquarters about findings from a fraud investigation into the soccer merchandise market.
Toronto is one of 16 World Cup host cities and will stage six matches at BMO Field — five in the group stage and one Round of 32 knockout game. The city's first match arrives in mid-June.