LA28 chief outlines lessons from World Cup for Olympic preparations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 5:10 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Reynold Hoover, CEO of LA28, shared insights on how Los Angeles can leverage its experience hosting World Cup matches to enhance preparations for the 2028 Olympics. Eight World Cup matches will take place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, starting June 12 with the opening match between the USA and Paraguay. Hoover emphasized the importance of learning from transportation and security strategies employed during the World Cup. LA28 Chair Casey Wasserman expressed confidence in welcoming participants from around the globe, despite ongoing diplomatic challenges. The IOC's Nicole Hoevertsz noted significant ticket sales and volunteer interest as progress continues.
- •LA28 to host eight World Cup matches at SoFi Stadium starting June 12.
- •Hoover highlights learning from World Cup logistics for Olympic planning.
- •Wasserman assures preparation for all participating countries despite diplomatic tensions.
- •Over four million tickets sold for the Olympics so far.
- •IOC reports significant volunteer interest ahead of the Games.
- 5:10 AMYahoo Sports — LA28 chief: Los Angeles can learn lessons from football World Cup
"Los Angeles can learn valuable lessons from hosting matches at the World Cup as the city prepares to then "size up and scale" plans for the return of the Olympics in two years' time, according to LA28 chief executive Reynold Hoover. Eight World Cup matches will be staged at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Los Angeles, starting with the opening fixture for co-hosts the United States against Paraguay on June 12 as one of five group games, with another two in the round of 32 as well as one quarter-final
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