News release
Richmond RCMP ready for FIFA World Cup 2026 Vancouver visitors – and here for the community at home
June 11, 2026
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Richmond, British Columbia
From: Richmond RCMP
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Extra patrols are out across the city this summer. Anyone heading to a watch party is asked to plan a safe ride home.
With visitors from around the world arriving this summer for the World Cup, Richmond RCMP wants residents to know that day-to-day service across the city continues exactly as it does the rest of the year – with added patrols already underway.
Vancouver is hosting the games. Richmond RCMP continues regular policing across the City of Richmond and remains the police of jurisdiction at Vancouver International Airport, where more officers will be on duty throughout June and July. Calls for service, neighbourhood patrols, and community programs carry on as usual throughout.
Watch: Richmond RCMP’s summer in the community.
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Video description: A video sharing safety messaging for the upcoming World Cup in BC.
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[A young child runs towards a soccer ball and kicks it. The ball soars through the air, towards the net. An RCMP officer guarding the net catches the ball.]
“Got it!”
[The child crosses his arms and groans.]
“The World Cup is coming to B.C. this summer.”
[A drone shot shows BC place in downtown Vancouver.]
“The games are in Vancouver and Richmond is part of it, with local events and watch parties across the city.”
[Cars zoom past a City of Richmond sign.]
[Two people watching a soccer event drink soda and chat with each other.]
[At a restaurant, soccer fans watch a soccer game on TV.]
[A group of fans in the restaurant cheer.]
“To make sure everyone stays safe while having fun, we’ll be adding extra police patrols.
[Two officers with bikes stand outside a skytrain station keeping an eye out.]
“You’ll see more officers out on foot and on bikes. We can’t wait to see you out there!”
[Two officers walk along the boardwalk.]
[Two officers bike on the road.]
[A young man speaks with the officers on the bikes.]
[Traffic moves outside the Vancouver International Airport.]
[People walk by the sign that says: “YVR.”]
“As the world arrives at Vancouver International Airport, we will be there too, keeping travel safe for visitors and for our community.”
[A police officer takes an escalator to the airport.]
[A police officer speaks with a traveler at the airport.]
[A police officer looks through binoculars at the runway.]
“Whether you’re heading to the games or enjoying the local events…”
[A police officer holds a soccerball.]
[The police Chief, wearing Red Serge, poses for a picture with another person.]
[An officer speaks to camera.]
“...We’ll be here to keep you safe.”
[The young child runs in and kicks the soccer ball into the net in front of the officer.]
“Woohoo! Let’s go! Let’s go!”
[RCMP/GRC copyright notice appears.]
[Government of Canada wordmark with a waving Canadian flag appears.]
“Richmond is one of the most diverse communities in the country, and our officers reflect that. We’re glad to welcome people from all over the world this summer,” said Corporal Frank Bryson, Media Relations Officer for Richmond RCMP. “We’re just as focused on the residents we serve every day. If you call us this summer, you’ll get the same response you always do.”
With more people out at events and more traffic moving around the city, the detachment is asking drivers to slow down, watch for pedestrians and cyclists, and leave extra time to get where they’re going. Anyone heading out to celebrate is asked to plan a safe ride home in advance and to never drive after drinking or using cannabis.
“Soccer brings out a lot of passion, and that’s part of the fun,” Bryson added. “We just ask everyone to celebrate safely and look out for one another.”
To report something that isn’t an emergency, call the detachment at 604-278-1212. Always call 9-1-1 in an emergency.
The City of Richmond is hosting free watch parties and family events across the city through its Richmond Celebrates Soccer program, running June 12 to July 19. The full schedule of community events is available on the City of Richmond Website and at richmondcelebratessoccer.ca.
Officers will be out in the community all summer. If you see them, say hello.