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LA28 Olympics Coverage

Jun. 1, 2026

The World Cup is LA's Olympic stress test, and the cracks are already visible.

As Los Angeles prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, unresolved infrastructure, safety and accountability concerns are beginning to surface before the first match is even played.

Jason Javaheri

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The World Cup is LA's Olympic stress test, and the cracks are already visible.
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Talk surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles has been on tourism and economic impact. Officials have touted hotel demand, international visibility, transit improvements and the long-term benefits of hosting one of the world's largest sporting events. 

That all sounds promising. Los Angeles is expected to host eight matches at SoFi Stadium, including the U.S. men's national team opener, alongside ...

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