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USMNT clinched Group D with wins over Paraguay and Australia and will close the group stage against Turkey on Thursday at 10 p.m. ET at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. Fox will broadcast in English, with Fubo and Peacock (Spanish) streaming, and the FOX One App carrying the match. Four US players (Adams, Balogun, Richards, Robinson) enter with yellow cards and could face a suspension in the knockout rounds, depending on card status.
Iran left a locker-room note thanking Los Angeles-area fans for hospitality after two World Cup draws at SoFi Stadium—the first time the team has avoided a loss in its opening two games—before finishing group play against Egypt at Seattle’s Lumen Field.
At a World Cup match in Los Angeles, Iranian American fans booed Iran’s national anthem and waved the Lion and Sun flag in a defiant gesture against Tehran’s regime, while still backing the players. The live updates also span broader World Cup coverage, including Spain’s bid to host the 2030 final, Jordan’s diplomacy around its first World Cup appearance, Gulf states’ hefty football investments, and Los Angeles’ logistics and security planning ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
Iranian supporters at SoFi Stadium displayed the pre-revolution Lion-and-Sun flag during a 0-0 World Cup draw with Belgium, despite FIFA’s ban and heightened security; banners and shirts carried the symbol, a protest during the anthem drew boos, and at least one fan was detained as Iran prepared for its next Group G match against Egypt.
LA officials view the World Cup at SoFi Stadium as a live rehearsal for the 2028 Olympics, using traffic snags like a Waymo left-turn bottleneck to plan geofencing and better pick‑up/drop‑off zones, while public transit ridership around the venue climbs about 41% and ticketing costs draw scrutiny; the episode highlights the need for transit‑first logistics and security planning as LA braces to host multiple Olympic venues, with the political optics of 2028 drawing in potential candidates.
Iran vs. New Zealand at the 2026 World Cup opener in SoFi Stadium became a political moment as fans waved the pre-revolution Lion and Sun flag despite FIFA bans and protesters gathered outside to press on Iran’s regime issues. Mehdi Taremi urged that the game be about football, but the event highlighted how diaspora politics and geopolitical tensions accompany the World Cup, reflected in a diverse Los Angeles crowd and a competition meant to unite the world.
Hooded snipers atop Inglewood storefronts near SoFi Stadium drew attention as Los Angeles boosts security for the World Cup. Officials say the “overwatch officers” are local, not federal, and were deployed for rapid response during events like the World Cup street fair and the USA–Paraguay game. The security operation is described as among the largest in LA history, involving multiple agencies (LASD, LAPD, Inglewood PD, FBI, Secret Service) coordinating crowd control, counterterrorism, and transportation-style protections ahead of the tournament and the 2028 Olympics.
LA hosts FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony at SoFi Stadium with Paris Hilton, Jaafar Jackson, Rob Lowe, Will Forte and more on the red carpet, plus performances by Katy Perry, Future, Blackpink’s Lisa, Anitta, Remi and Tyla as Dan + Shay sing the U.S. anthem; the 48-team, 16-city tournament runs June 11–19, following early matches like Mexico vs. South Africa and USA vs. Paraguay.
The United States will play Paraguay in its 2026 World Cup debut at the stadium formerly known as SoFi, and tickets remain available—with FIFA listing about 350 primary tickets and roughly 2,500 on the secondary market; cheapest seats start around $1,129; the venue has grass installed for FIFA and its name is redacted during the tournament.
The union representing roughly 2,000 SoFi Stadium workers reached a deal to avert a strike during the World Cup, after members authorized a strike; ratification votes will decide the agreement, which includes higher wages and protections against subcontracting union work, and extends to Rams and Chargers home games as SoFi hosts eight World Cup matches.
SoFi Stadium workers represented by Unite Here Local 11 voted 96% to authorize a strike, but a tentative agreement with Legends Hospitality was reached Monday night and will be ratified this week. The deal covers about 2,000 workers and addresses pay, protections against subcontracting, and job security, while preserving the right to strike over safety—including immigration-enforcement concerns during World Cup matches. SoFi will host eight World Cup games, and the union says it aims to prevent disruptions while ensuring worker safety.
About 2,000 SoFi Stadium hospitality workers voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike, with a walkout possible at any time and potentially timed around the U.S. men’s World Cup opener on June 12; the operator says it has a contingency staffing plan and remains hopeful for a deal.
SoFi Stadium workers in Inglewood voted to authorize a strike if contract talks with Legends Global stall, just days before the U.S. World Cup opener at the venue. About 2,000 bartenders, servers, cooks and dishwashers are seeking higher pay, job security, protections from subcontracting, and limits on immigration enforcement, with talks moving slowly and no guarantee of a walkout. Legends Global says it aims to reach an agreement and deliver a strong World Cup experience.
Nearly 2,000 SoFi Stadium food-and-beverage workers voted 96% to authorize a strike as contract talks with Legends Global stall ahead of the U.S. World Cup opener on June 12, demanding pay above $30/hour, stronger job protections, and opposing FIFA’s request for sensitive personal data for credentialing; a walkout could disrupt World Cup crowds if no deal is reached.
Thousands of SoFi Stadium workers voted 96% to authorize a strike ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing stagnant wages, erosion of good jobs, and ICE presence at games; with bargaining stalled, the possibility of a strike could disrupt food, drink, and other services during World Cup matches.