The World Cup is coming to a close. Spain will take on Argentina on Sunday. Both countries have won previous men’s World Cups and Argentina is playing for a second consecutive title.

The World Cup is coming to a close. Spain will take on Argentina on Sunday. Both countries have won previous men&rsquo;s World Cups and Argentina is playing for a second consecutive title.

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World Cup Fever Brings California Together

KQED newscast for Friday, July 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Across California soccer fans are gearing up for the end of this year’s tournament: for third place tomorrow (SAT) France versus England and on Sunday, Spain versus Argentina.

Across California soccer fans are gearing up for the end of this year&rsquo;s tournament: for third place tomorrow (SAT) France versus England and on Sunday, Spain versus Argentina.

World Cup Final Weekend Brings Fans Together Across California

The World Cup games have attracted thousands to stadiums across the country as fans gathered to attend matches in person including in Inglewood, which hosted eight games. It’s the latest global event to come to the city’s revitalized sports and entertainment district. But as The California Report’s Keith Mizuguchi explains, the extra foot traffic hasn’t been a boon for everyone.

The World Cup games have attracted thousands to stadiums across the country as fans gathered to attend matches in person including in Inglewood, which hosted eight games. It&rsquo;s the latest global event to come to the city&rsquo;s revitalized sports and entertainment district.&nbsp;But as The California Report&rsquo;s Keith Mizuguchi explains, the extra foot traffic hasn&rsquo;t been a boon for everyone.

World Cup Fever Brings California Together

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