Germany, Ivory Coast get ready for Toronto's 3rd FIFA World Cup match

Nearly 5,000 fans joined in on a Toronto parade and FIFA World Cup festivities in the city's downtown core ahead of the Germany versus Ivory Coast match taking place this afternoon.

In a post to social media, Toronto police warned residents of delays and temporary road access restrictions. In an update Saturday afternoon, Toronto police said the fan march had finished and roads were reopen.

Germany supporters marched by Toronto's waterfront from Amsterdam Brewhouse to Coronation Park 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. There had been uncertainty over his availability for today's match because he is under investigation in France for alleged betting-related offences.

The Ivorians opened the tournament with a 1-0 win over Ecuador, while Germany routed Curaçao 7-1 in its first match.

Toronto is hosting its 3rd World Cup match: Germany vs. Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast fan Yannick Logbo said he was looking forward to see the team defeat Germany later today.

He said there is a large, "electric" Ivory Coast fanbase in Ontario, with many meeting at the fan zone in Milton, Ont.

As he headed to Toronto Stadium today, Robert Iacobucci said he tried several times to finally get his tickets.

"World Cups: how often do they come here? You [have] got to support the team," he said, adding that growing up he loved watching former Ivory Coast player Didier Drogba.

"It was priority number one, getting tickets to this game."