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People are surprising their dads with the ultimate Father's Day gift: World Cup tickets
By Angela Yang | NBC News at NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
Hayley Rodriguez’s father is one of many soccer fans who had always dreamed of attending a World Cup game. But when the global event arrived in his city for the first time, the ticket prices made him resign himself to once again watching on television in his Los Angeles home.
What he didn’t re...
Key takeaway But when the global event arrived in his city for the first time, the ticket prices made him resign himself to once again watching on television in his Los Angeles home.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The World Cup's presence in Los Angeles is having a profound impact on local families, with many using the event as an opportunity to show appreciation for their fathers. For residents of the small incorporated city of Los Angeles, the chance to attend a World Cup game is a unique experience, given the city's own distinct character and community. The fact that the city is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District and has its own police department underscores the strong sense of local identity, and the World Cup is bringing people together in a way that transcends typical community events. As locals like Hayley Rodriguez and Diana Figueira go to great lengths to surprise their dads with tickets, it highlights the strong family bonds that exist within the community, and the World Cup's arrival is providing a special chance for people to create lasting memories with their loved ones.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Hayley Rodriguez’s father is one of many soccer fans who had always dreamed of attending a World Cup game. But when the global event arrived in his city for the first time, the ticket prices made him resign himself to once again watching on television in his Los Angeles home.
What he didn’t re...
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