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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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Your guide to stadium rules, First Amendment rights, ICE and travel to the 2026 World Cup. -
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Sponsored ContentThis content was paid for by a sponsor. The LAist news team was not involved in its creation. Learn more about LAist's editorial guidelines.Learn about the World Cup opening weekend fan festival at L.A. Memorial Coliseum, and where to watch matches in Los Angeles through the end of the tournament. -
The center is hosting free watch parties throughout the tournament. -
"We're gonna have a whole new host of problems" if ICE does detain people, L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna said Monday. -
There will be shuttles directly to the matches from locations across L.A. and Orange Counties. -
If you registered, keep an eye on your email.
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Where to eat
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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. -
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.
