Los Angeles welcomes World Cup as excitement builds for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 2:13 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Los Angeles is celebrating the arrival of the World Cup, with Team USA set to play at SoFi Stadium. Fans have flocked to downtown LA to enjoy the tournament, which opened in Mexico City. Despite complaints about ticket prices, excitement is high as Angelenos prepare for the event. The city is using the World Cup to gear up for hosting the Olympics in 2028, highlighting the responsibility attached to major international events.
- •World Cup events are underway in Los Angeles.
- •Team USA will compete at SoFi Stadium.
- •Fans gathered in LA to watch the tournament's opening.
- •LA prepares for the upcoming 2028 Olympics.
- •Concerns raised over ticket prices amid widespread enthusiasm.
- 2:13 AMYahoo Sports — Welcoming the World Cup to LA
"We join the people of Los Angeles and California in welcoming the World Cup to LA!
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