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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.
What you need to know about the games, tickets, teams and timing for the upcoming eight World Cup matches coming to Los Angeles. Opening match here is June 12, 2026.
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Visitors from several countries that have already qualified for the World Cup will have to pay bonds of up to $15,000 to enter the U.S. -
FIFA has raised prices for over 40 games of the World Cup in its latest sale that kicked off Wednesday, according to an NPR count. -
It's just part of the projected $892 million in economic activity the tournament is expected to bring to L.A. County. -
Some host city officials had warned that if the funds weren't released soon, it would disrupt plans for the tournament -
World Cup tickets are expensive, and buying them has been frustrating and confusing. -
Metro will erect temporary shade structures and hydration stations for fans this summer, but the advocates hope to see permanent solutions. -
Stricter enforcement could bring in millions as Olympics approach, housing advocates counter. -
Iran's sports minister said playing in the tournament is out of the question as the U.S. bombing campaign continues. -
Fans can expect block parties in Koreatown and more for at least three World Cup games in June.
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Tickets for the World Cup Fan Zone parties range from free to $335 VIP tickets to watch the world cup final in downtown Burbank.
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The opening ceremony is one of three happening across North America to kick off the tournament. -
The June 18 event will boost local businesses and feature a watch party for Mexico vs. South Korea.
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The programs start in May and include activities from soccer themed story time to making circuit boards for a virtual match.
Where to eat
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Chinatown has historically served as a home base for various immigrant groups, offering multiple types of cuisine for around ten bucks. -
Inglewood is up to lots of good these days for excellent eats, ranging from regional Mexican dishes to bare-bones Jamaican takeout and, of course, hot wings to call home about. -
Food editor Gab Chabrán visits Silver Lake to try a diverse array of delicious offerings, including innovative Mexican seafood creations, Hong Kong-style French toast, and enough pizza, tacos and burgers to fill you up for another edition of Cheap Fast Eats. -
Cheap Fast Eats, Koreatown After Dark! Asian American Pizza, Hot Cheeto-Encrusted Corn Dogs And MoreCheap Fast Eats visits one of L.A.’s most distinctive neighborhoods for some nighttime bites. -
We visit Culver City for another round of Cheap Fast Eats, scoping out Hawaiian, Argentine, and Jamaican gems -
Another round of stellar eats for every tastebud that go easy on your budget. -
Oklahoma-style smash burgers and Georgian dumplings make for some excellent cheap bites in Glendale -
Continuing LAist’s guide to chowing down cheaply, but happily. This time we're right next to the Pacific (to be specific). -
In our new monthly series, we visit neighborhoods across the city to find quick and tasty dishes that are easy on the wallet.
