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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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The city launched its “Kick it in the Park” program to let fans celebrate the tournament for free. -
They don’t call Los Angeles the mural capital of the world for nothing. -
Los Angeles will host eight tournament matches in June during the World Cup tournament. -
Full coverage of the upcoming Olympic Games, from how to get around to the city's biggest challenges. -
The viewing parties will be the first taste locals get of a reconnected MacArthur Park, which some hope will bring new life to the troubled space. -
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
More coverage
Tune into World Cup coverage, and you are likely to see waves of male, screaming, sweaty fans. But there are plenty of women who love soccer.
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The United States, Mexico and Canada co-hosted the nearly six-week tournament. NPR's team of journalists who covered the World Cup reflects on the experience. -
Spain's run to the title was a defensive masterclass, with wins over four of the world's top 10 teams.
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In 1994, the last men's World Cup the U.S. hosted sparked soccer fever. Now, can MLS harness this World Cup for a new generation of fans?
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. -
Puerto Rican mofongo, Armenian tortas, and Guatemalan street food north of the 101 Freeway. -
From regional Mexican antojitos to over-the-top breakfast burritos, family-run smash burgers and neighborhood pizza slices -
Cheap Fast Eats visits the historic neighborhood to find good food that doesn't break the bank. -
We visit the historic West Hollywood neighborhood to find some solid chow that keeps your wallet in check. -
We head to O.C.'s Fountain Valley to find some delicious bites that are easy on the wallet. -
Cheap Fast Eats makes its inaugural visit to the San Fernando Valley. This time, we’re checking out the Canoga Park and Winnetka neighborhoods. -
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. -
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. -
Gardena is a paradise for finding under-the-radar food gems for less.
