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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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After winning every game in their group for the first time in their history, Mexico faces their toughest opponent yet. -
The anxieties before the World Cup were many. But with the knockout round set to begin Sunday, it's fair to say: The North American World Cup has been a thrill. -
The ordeal has left fans forced to either miss out on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity or scramble to find new tickets, often costing more and for worse seats. -
Kaan Ayhan scored on the final kick of the match, and Turkey beat the United States 3-2 for its only win of the World Cup. -
Still, the Americans say they're playing to win. -
Mexico’s previous best group-stage performance was two wins and one draw, done in 1986 and 2002. -
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday the squad could travel into the country two days before its next match. -
Crowds packed a block party near Mariachi Plaza to watch Mexico defeat South Korea one day after the fire sparked. Air quality has fluctuated since then. -
Fans from around the world highlighted unity among Arab nations during Algeria and Jordan’s World Cup match in Santa Clara.
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Norway’s historic World Cup performance has brought together Southern California’s relatively small, but spirited Norwegian community
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Despite concerns, ICE has not been conducting visible enforcement at the tournament. But immigration arrests are continuing elsewhere.
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. -
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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.
