Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum hosts World Cup fan festival activities
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum hosted a fan festival over the weekend as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup events. Fans gathered to watch matches on large screens, engage in activities, and sample various international cuisines representative of the participants. The festival coincided with the opening weekend of the tournament and created an energetic atmosphere. This event marked the first time the World Cup has been in the United States in 32 years, contributing to celebrations around the historic tournament. The festivities are set to continue for the next month.
- •Fan festival held at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for the World Cup
- •Participants enjoyed live match viewings and diverse food offerings
- •Event marked the opening weekend of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
- •First World Cup in the U.S. in 32 years
- •Celebrations will continue throughout the month
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum transforms for World Cup fan festival
"The World Cup returned to Los Angeles last week, and the Coliseum played a notable role as home to the opening weekend fan festival
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