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Your guide to World Cup 2026 games in LA
L.A. is one of 16 cities across North America hosting games in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The championship series is June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Maybe you got tickets, maybe you didn't. LAist has a fully stocked guide to help you get in on the tournament action.
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Artist-in-residence Liseth Amaya is collecting at least a thousand wooden hexagons, decorated by youths as part of a City Hall commission.
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The documentary chronicles how soccer became a major sport in the U.S. during its first World Cup.
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It marks a major triumph for a team that failed to get out of the group stage in 2022 and now has won twice on home soil in front of jubilant crowds.
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Gianni Infantino is the head of soccer's largest governing body. Here's what to know about his rise, as well as his defense of ticket prices and human rights concerns.
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At least two videos — one on TikTok and the other on Instagram — caused widespread outrage because of officers’ treatment of locals.
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Fans cite everything from the 2018 World Cup to K-pop, Korean food and Son Heung-min as reasons they don't want either team to lose.
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As the 2026 men’s World Cup unfolds, L.A. soccer lovers weigh in on the park that’s been at the center of controversy.
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Supporters of opposing teams party together, call each other "brother," and some even hope for a draw.
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FIFA had previously indicated that Iran’s pre-revolutionary flag would be banned in its stadiums. But many fans were seen waving it in the stands.
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Where to eat
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I offer you this ridiculously good $4.20 smash burger and more in Long Beach, Glendale, West Hollywood, Pasadena and Boyle Heights.
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Puerto Rican mofongo, Armenian tortas, and Guatemalan street food north of the 101 Freeway.
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From regional Mexican antojitos to over-the-top breakfast burritos, family-run smash burgers and neighborhood pizza slices
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Cheap Fast Eats visits the historic neighborhood to find good food that doesn't break the bank.
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We visit the historic West Hollywood neighborhood to find some solid chow that keeps your wallet in check.
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We head to O.C.'s Fountain Valley to find some delicious bites that are easy on the wallet.
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Cheap Fast Eats makes its inaugural visit to the San Fernando Valley. This time, we’re checking out the Canoga Park and Winnetka neighborhoods.
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The culturally significant neighborhood of Boyle Heights is an area known for its diversity. This week, Cheap Fast Eats is sampling some of its world-class fare, all at a wallet friendly price point.
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From some of the best pizza you can find in L.A. to smash burgers, plant-based tacos and strip mall dim sum, the Mid-City area delivers tasty bites for less.
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Gardena is a paradise for finding under-the-radar food gems for less.