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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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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. -
Metro will run buses to and from SoFi Stadium for World Cup matches this summer. -
With only 100 days left before it beings, the 2026 World Cup in North America is facing a lot of uncertainty. -
Some host city officials raised the alarm last week that fan plans would be canceled or scaled back if federal money didn't come through. L.A. officials seem less concerned. -
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has "complete confidence" in Mexico as a World Cup co-host despite days of cartel violence in the country that has left people dead.
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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.
