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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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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass does not believe federal immigration agents will be present at the watch parties. -
Los Angeles has the largest population of Iranians outside of Iran. The team's arrival is sparking excitement and uncertainty. -
Sky-high prices for some matches and ongoing controversy over FIFA’s seating practices may push some fans to buy their tickets from unverified vendors. -
The team’s first practice will be open to the public on June 8. It’s limited to about 7,000 people. You can get free tickets through a lottery that closes Monday. -
Free watch parties and soccer clinics in Long Beach. -
The Trump administration is suspending a requirement that foreign World Cup visitors pay as much as $15,000 in bonds to enter the U.S. -
It's 30 days until kick-off in Los Angeles. Organizers have built a regulation-size soccer field on top of the American football field. -
The host committee released a much-anticipated human rights plan this month. It mainly directs tournament-goers to existing resources and laws. -
The tournament, which played more matches at the Rose Bowl than any other U.S. host city, was considered a resounding success. How exactly did that happen?
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Jeff van Hoy traveled from L.A. to Houston, to Monterrey and L.A. again for the 2026 World Cup. He's been rooting for the U.S. since 1994.
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The inaugural event will showcase community togetherness as city leaders attempt to revitalize public space in the neighborhood. -
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. -
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.
