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FIFA Fan Zone experience opens at LA Stadium
Switzerland takes on Bosnia and Herzegovina at noon at LA Stadium.
LOS ANGELES - Free, public World Cup viewing parties are launching across Los Angeles and Orange counties on Thursday, anchoring a full day of tournament action.
The community events will highlight the highly anticipated 6 p.m. match between Mexico and South Korea alongside three other tournament games.
What we know:
Watch parties
Free public viewing parties will take place at several key regional hubs.
The city of Los Angeles is hosting "Kick It In the Park" events across multiple locations, including Seoul International Park in Koreatown, Whitsett Fields in North Hollywood, and the Sylmar and Northridge recreation centers.
These city-backed sites will feature neighborhood programming, youth soccer clinics, and community resources alongside the game broadcasts.
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Additional Los Angeles County locations include a 4 p.m. event on the First Street Corridor at Vicente Fernandez Street in Boyle Heights, a 5 p.m. gathering at Walnut Nature Park in Walnut Park, and a "Soccer Celebration" at Pine Avenue and Broadway in Long Beach organized by the LA Galaxy.
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FIFA Fan Zone experience opens at The Original Farmers Market
Catch a full slate of group stage matches, including USA vs. Australia and Mexico vs. Korea Republic. The event will include family fun soccer zones, beer gardens, and the best international cuisine from the Market’s 40 plus eateries and specialty shops.
In Orange County, fans can attend a watch party organized by Radio Korea at The Source OC in Buena Park starting at 3 p.m., or visit The Grand Theater and the Packard Building in Anaheim.
Capacity at the city-organized parks is strictly capped at 1,000 attendees at any given time.
Organizers have banned the sale, possession, and consumption of alcohol at these family-focused venues.
Fan zones
Official World Cup '26 Fan Zones are also debuting, featuring interactive games, experiences, merchandise, food, and beverages. Zones include Los Angeles Stadium and the Original Farmers Market in the Fairfax District.
How to watch
For those watching from home, television broadcasts are split by language and network.
FOX will broadcast the Czechia-South Africa, Bosnia-Herzegovina-Switzerland, and Mexico-South Korea matches in English, while FS1 will carry the Canada-Qatar match. Telemundo will provide Spanish-language coverage for all four games.
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'Kick it in the Park' World Cup watch party in North Hollywood
Free World Cup viewing parties are being hosted across Los Angeles and Orange counties on Thursday, highlighting the 6 p.m. match between Mexico and South Korea.
Timeline:
Schedule
The full schedule of matches and event start times for Thursday's broadcasts proceeds as follows:
9:00 a.m. – Group A match between South Africa and Czechia (Czech Republic) begins; broadcasts start at Seoul International Park, Whitsett Fields, Sylmar, and Northridge recreation centers.
12:00 p.m. – Group B match between Bosnia-Herzegovina and Switzerland kicks off from SoFi Stadium.
3:00 p.m. – Group B match between Canada and Qatar begins; Radio Korea's watch party opens at The Source OC in Buena Park.
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World Cup matches and watch parties today
It's day eight of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with four matches taking place in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
4:00 p.m. – Watch party activities begin at the First Street Corridor at Vicente Fernandez Street in Boyle Heights.
5:00 p.m. – Watch party activities begin at Walnut Nature Park.
6:00 p.m. – The featured Mexico vs. South Korea match kicks off.
What you can do:
If you plan to attend any of the local outdoor viewing parties, event organizers advise bringing blankets, portable chairs, snacks, and reusable water bottles to stay comfortable.
Because venue capacity is restricted to 1,000 people, arriving early is highly recommended to secure a spot.
You can find more detailed information regarding scheduling and community resources by visiting the official city portal at kickit.lacity.gov.
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Team USA facing Australia in Seattle
The game starts at 6 p.m. PT.
The Source: This report is compiled directly from official event schedules and operational guidelines released by various municipal departments within the city of Los Angeles, alongside public promotional scheduling from local event organizers, including the LA Galaxy and Radio Korea. Television programming data was sourced from the official tournament broadcast listings provided by FOX Sports and Telemundo.