Where to find every FIFA World Cup Fan Zone across LA to take in the tournament — mapped

Nypost · May 05, 2026 · 479 words · By Nikki Dobrin

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Where to find every FIFA World Cup Fan Zone across LA to take in the tournament — mapped It’s about to kick off for LA soccer fans.

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Where to find every FIFA World Cup Fan Zone across LA to take in the tournament — mapped It’s about to kick off for LA soccer fans.

Why it matters

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is bringing the party straight to our neighborhoods.

Common ground

Organizers have rolled out 10 official Fan Zones across the City of Angels for the entire 39-day tournament.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 15 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “City of Downey (June 20)”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general FIFA information and unrelated Wikipedia entries; there is no specific confirmation of a Fan Zone in the City of Downey on June 20.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On the morning of 20 July 2023, a mass shooting occurred at a building construction site in the central business district of Auckland. The shooter, 24-year-old Matu Tangi Matua Reid, killed two collea…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Auckland_shooting

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 FIFA World Cup, also marketed as FIFA World Cup 26, will be the 23rd FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international men's soccer championship contested by the national teams of the member asso…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The FIFA Fan Festivals are public viewing events organized by FIFA and the host cities during the FIFA World Cup. FIFA Fan Festivals (initially named FIFA Fan Fests) followed the success of public vie…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_Fan_Festival

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Claim 2: “The Original Farmers Market (June 18–21)”

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No evidence in the provided search results or Wikipedia entries confirms a Fan Zone at The Original Farmers Market for those specific dates.

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Claim 3: “Kathryn Schloessman, president and CEO of the LA World Cup 26 Host Committee”

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Claim 4: “Organizers have rolled out 10 official Fan Zones across the City of Angels for the entire 39-day tournament.”

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Multiple independent sources (Host Committee press release and MSN) confirm the announcement of 10 official Fan Zones across the Los Angeles region for the 39-day tournament.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010. The bidding process for hosti…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_FIFA_World_Cup

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The FIFA World Cup is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the sport's global…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_FIFA_World_Cup_finals

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Claim 5: “Earvin “Magic” Johnson Park (July 4–5)”

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The provided evidence consists of general FIFA and Seattle-specific information; there is no mention of Earvin 'Magic' Johnson Park.

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web search NEUTRAL — FIFA is a sports governing body that organizes association football events all over the world. FIFA outlines several objectives in its organisational statutes, including growing the game international…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA

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web search NEUTRAL — The home of football across the globe, FIFA bring you the very latest tournament news, player exclusives and live match content all in one place.
https://www.fifa.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — View Seattle's FIFA World Cup 26™ match schedule, buy official tickets, and explore hospitality packages. Six matches from June-July 2026.
https://www.seattlefwc26.org/matches

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Claim 6: “Fairplex (July 14–15 and July 18–19)”

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Claim 7: “Downtown Burbank (July 18–19)”

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Claim 8: “The Fan Zones complement the main FIFA Fan Festival at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, June 11–14”

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Claim 9: “Hansen Dam Lake (July 2–5)”

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No evidence was found after searching for this specific location and date.

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Claim 10: “Venice Beach (July 11)”

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Claim 11: “Los Angeles Union Station (June 25–28)”

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Two independent sources (losangelesfwc26.com and Discover Los Angeles) confirm the Fan Zone at Los Angeles Union Station from June 25-28, 2026.

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Claim 12: “Whittier Narrows (July 9–11)”

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Multiple independent sources (Los Angeles County Whittier Narrows page, Regional Chamber of San Gabriel Valley, and CARS) confirm the Fan Zone at Whittier Narrows from July 9-11, 2026.

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web search NEUTRAL — From July 9-11, 2026, the Los Angeles World Cup 26™ Fan Zone comes to the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area in the San Gabriel Valley — featuring a large outdoor LED screen, cultural activities, a loca…
https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/event/2026/07/09/los-ange…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Regional Chamber of Commerce San Gabriel Valley (RCCSGV) proudly announces the 2026 FIFA Fan Zone at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area—a premier destination for World Cup excitement, community cele…
https://www.rccsgv.com/world-cup-fan-zone/

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web search NEUTRAL — Set against the backdrop of one of LA County's most beloved recreation areas, this free fan zone transforms World Cup match days into a full community celebration. From an expansive outdoor LED screen…
https://www.carsla.net/calendar/7409/la-world-cup-26-fan-zon…

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Claim 13: “The FIFA World Cup kicks off June 11 and runs to July 19.”

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Claim 14: “Fans will be able to take in group stage matches, including USA vs Australia and Mexico vs Korea Republic”

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While evidence confirms the 2026 World Cup is happening, none of the provided sources list the specific group stage match-ups (USA vs Australia or Mexico vs Korea Republic).

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification decided the 45 teams that joined hosts Canada, Mexico, and the United States at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Qualification began on 7 September 2023 with three matche…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualificat…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 FIFA World Cup is an international football tournament which will be held in Canada, Mexico, and United States, from 11 June to 19 July 2026. The 48 national teams involved in the tournament …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_squads

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Claim 15: “West Harbor in San Pedro (July 14–15 and July 18–19)”

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