Lucas Guerra reacts during “Kick It in the Park,” a free community World Cup viewing event in North Hollywood at the Whitsett Sports Complex on Monday, June 23, 2026.(Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Youths practice their soccer skills during “Kick It in the Park,” a free community World Cup viewing event in North Hollywood at the Whitsett Sports Complex on Monday, June 23, 2026.(Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
People watch the Portugal vs. Uzbekistan soccer match during “Kick It in the Park,” a free community World Cup viewing event in North Hollywood at the Whitsett Sports Complex on Monday, June 23, 2026.(Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
People watch the Portugal vs. Uzbekistan soccer match during “Kick It in the Park,” a free community World Cup viewing event in North Hollywood at the Whitsett Sports Complex on Monday, June 23, 2026.(Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
1 of 4
Lucas Guerra reacts during “Kick It in the Park,” a free community World Cup viewing event in North Hollywood at the Whitsett Sports Complex on Monday, June 23, 2026.(Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
World Cup fever continued to spread in the Los Angeles area this week. Viewing parties, clinics and other activities were planned all over the area as the FIFA event continues all over North America, with the group round-robin play moving toward its conclusion.
In North Hollywood, L.A. City Councilman Adrin Nazarian teamed up with the YMCA, the Center for Community Well-Being and Summer Night Lights to stage “Kick It in the Park,” a free community World Cup event at the Whitsett Sports Complex on Tuesday.
The soccer party included big-screen viewings of four key matches: Portugal vs. Uzbekistan, England vs. Ghana, Panama vs. Croatia and Colombia vs. Congo DR.
Also featured: Soccer clinics, food, music, arts and crafts, raffles and more.
Related Posts:
Arnold Van Puymbroeck, a fixture in Chicago's Belgian community and at North Side bars, is dead at 95 News People loved Arnold Van Puymbroeck because, well, because he's Arnold. He wore a permanent smile, spoke with a thick, Flemish accent from early years spent in Belgium and, at 95, maintained his long-held tradition of watching "Jeopardy!" at Toons, a bar around the corner from his Wrigleyville home. "He loved…
Inside Hollywood’s miniature past, and the preservation effort shaping its future News By Michelle Edgar As Hollywood prepares to welcome millions of visitors during the FIFA World Cup and LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, one nonprofit is working to ensure the world experiences not only Hollywood’s future, but also the remarkable history that made it an international icon. At the Hollywood Heritage…
Men’s College World Series: Oklahoma thumps North Carolina in Game 1 News OMAHA, Neb. — Deiten Lachance homered twice off North Carolina ace Jason DeCaro, Oklahoma shut down the Tar Heels after the first inning and the Sooners won Game 1 of the Men’s College World Series finals 9-3 on Saturday to move within a victory of the national championship. The Sooners…
North Carolina beats Oklahoma to force deciding Game 3 at College World Series News North Carolina’s Cooper Nicholson celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against Oklahoma in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the NCAA College World Series baseball finals in Omaha, Neb., Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz) North Carolina’s Cooper Nicholson celebrates after hitting a two-run home run…
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.
