WATCH: TransLink releasing football-shaped Compass Minis ahead of World Cup

June 4, 2026 | Jarryd Jäger

VANCOUVER — TransLink has made a number of changes in advance of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including new and altered routes, specially-wrapped vehicles, and more.

On Thursday, the agency announced that with just days to go before kick off, it will be releasing limited-edition football-shaped Compass Minis.

Sitka Media's Jarryd Jäger caught up with TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn to find out more.

TransLink is gearing up for the World Cup in many ways — including the introduction of a football-shaped Compass Mini ⚽️

Sitka Media’s @JarrydJaeger caught up with CEO Kevin Quinn to learn more ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/y3xQ6X2wge
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