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Torched at the World Cup

The best World Cup party was the one in your neighborhood

And 38 more reflections on LA's summer of soccer

Alissa Walker Jul 27, 2026

Torched at the World Cup

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A corner soccer store with a Mexico flags out front and flag bunting strung up on the streetsigns

Torched at the World Cup

The best World Cup party was the one in your neighborhood

And 38 more reflections on LA's summer of soccer

Alissa Walker Jul 27, 2026