Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass speaks during the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee Community and Fan Engagement Press Event at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California, on January 28, 2026. Bass told reporters she was “sure” that sports fans visiting Los Angeles for the World Cup or the 2028 Summer Olympics would not be directly affected. Trump has become closely associated with the upcoming World Cup, attending the tournament’s draw, where he was awarded a “FIFA peace prize”. “Everyone is incentivised to make this World Cup as safe and inclusive as it can be. At Wednesday’s event, officials announced a series of fan zones with live screenings and other festivities across the Los Angeles area during the World Cup.