The team’s first practice will be open to the public on June 8. It’s limited to about 7,000 people. You can get free tickets through a lottery that closes Monday.
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Perhaps, for thousands of dollars on June 12 when Pulisic and the team take on Paraguay at SoFi in Inglewood for their first match in the World Cup. But you can see Pulisic and his team in action four days before that match — at their practice facility down the freeway at the Great Park in Irvine. And it's free.
Free World Cup watch parties in downtown Long Beach: Here’s the scheduleThe Trump administration is suspending a requirement that foreign World Cup visitors pay as much as $15,000 in bonds to enter the U.S.It's 30 days until kick-off in Los Angeles. Organizers have built a regulation-size soccer field on top of the American football field. If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report.
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“I think it's… more than just hosting the team, it's about that connection, the historic connection because this is probably a once in a generation opportunity,” for Irvine to share the hosting of the team with area residents, Haley said. The stadium at the Great Park in Irvine, where the U.S. Men's National Team will practice during the first stage of the 2026 World Cup.
Fans need to register online for a chance to get tickets, which will be picked by lottery. Each registration is limited to two tickets, and 7,000 tickets will be given out. Sign-ups are now open and end this coming Monday, May 25 at 10 a.m. Winners will be notified by email on May 29. After the practice, a “Pitchside Kickoff” festival will be held outside the stadium for the general public.
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