Los Angeles is about to host its fourth match of the tournament, the most of any city thus far. Olympic organizers are taking notes.
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What SoFi Stadium traffic is teaching LA politicians about the Olympics
Los Angeles is about to host its fourth match of the tournament, the most of any city thus far. Olympic organizers are taking notes.
Published June 21, 2026, 3:30 PM
Updated June 21, 2026, 4:42 PM2.7KRelated Stories
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