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Spain is the 2026 World Cup champion, defeating Argentina for its 2nd title

Spain forward Ferran Torres celebrates scoring his team's goal during the 2026 World Cup final against Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J. on Sunday.(Franck Fife / AFP via Getty Images) EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Spain has won the FIFA World Cup with a 1-0 extra-time win over Argenti...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Jul 19, 2026

schools

A record number of student loan borrowers have entered default. Here's why

Defaults on student loans have surged across the United States, reaching record levels as borrowers struggle to keep up with payments. The numbers have spiked since payments came due again following a lengthy pause intended to provide relief during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jul 19, 2026

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By the numbers: A look at the 2026 World Cup in Los Angeles

The 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a close on Sunday after six weeks of thrilling matches across the U.S., Mexico and Canada. Spain claimed its second-ever men’s World Cup title after its 1-0 win against reigning champion Argentina in the final at New York New Jersey Stadium (Met...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jul 19, 2026

business

Man with knife shot and killed at barbecue restaurant in Cerritos, LASD says

One man died after a shooting at a popular barbecue restaurant in Cerritos on Sunday afternoon, authorities said. Deputies responded to a call about a man with a knife who ran toward the Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que on South Street around 2:15 p.m., according to the Los Ange...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jul 19, 2026

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MLS works to bring in a new generation of fans as the World Cup comes to an end

Fans react during a watch party for the World Cup Round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia in Carson, Calif. on July 1, 2026.(Ethan Swope / AP) CHICAGO — For the past five weeks, a bar in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood has become one of the country's bigges...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Jul 19, 2026

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WeHo's Sunset Blvd. still closed as crews continue replacing water pipe on day 4

Department of Water and Power crews have made “significant progress” replacing the broken section of a 110-year-old water pipe that sent 17 million gallons of water into the streets of West Hollywood, but a major section of Sunset Boulevard might not be open in time for Monday mo...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jul 19, 2026

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Future host locations for the men's FIFA World Cup after 2026

And that’s a wrap on the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After 104 games, nearly 300 goals and Spain topping Argentina to become champions out of 48 teams, the tournament came to a close. The next World Cup will actually be the 2027 women’s competition in Brazil next summer. But the n...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jul 19, 2026

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Mission Viejo reflects on its time hosting the 1994 USMNT

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to a close, Orange County is reflecting on the last time it was home to the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team’s home base. Irvine welcomed the USMNT as they settled into Great Park as their home base for the tournament. But in 1994, when the Worl...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jul 19, 2026

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Spain tops Lionel Messi, Argentina 1-0 to win 2026 World Cup

The World Cup title is going to Spain. Spain took down reigning champion Argentina and Lionel Messi 1-0 in the 2026 final in New York/New Jersey on Sunday. Ferran Torres scored the winning goal all the way in the 106th minute, as Spain capitalized on Argentina being down to...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jul 19, 2026

safety

Long Beach uses millions from emergency reserves, braces for ‘difficult changes’ ahead

The city of Long Beach is preparing for a planned city-wide internet outage that will affect online services. (Christina House / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)The city of Long Beach plans to dip into its emergency reserves to balance its books this year as lagging tax reven...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Jul 19, 2026

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Spain vs Argentina in World Cup Final 2026: How to watch, live updates

The 2026 FIFA World Cup concludes as European champions Spain face defending world champions Argentina Sunday at New York New Jersey Stadium.Spain enters the match looking to cap an unbeaten tournament run, while Argentina aims to secure back-to-back global titles. Kickoff is sch...

FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV)Jul 19, 2026

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Gustavo Dudamel performs at the FIFA World Cup Final halftime show

Los Angeles Philharmonic Director Gustavo Dudamel led an energetic symphony at the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final halftime show on Sunday. Dudamel rocked a blue suit with his last name on the back in the same, classic style as the athletes. He led the New York Philharmonic an...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jul 19, 2026

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Finding World Cup joy in speaking to women who love soccer

CeeCee Barrett, left, and Vina Nails owner Vy Nguyen, right, showcase their FIFA World Cup-inspired art at her salon in Houston, Texas, on June 26, 2026.(Danielle Villasana for NPR) At some point in our World Cup travels, as NPR journeyed from city to city talking to fans and wat...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Jul 19, 2026