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With Mexico and the US out of the World Cup, who should their fans support now?
By Adolfo Guzman-Lopez at LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· July 8, 2026
· 3 min read
Team USA fans cheer during the U.S. vs. Australia match June 19.(Heather Diehl / Getty Images)Even though the U.S. and Mexico national soccer teams have been knocked out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, their fans aren’t giving up on the tournament. Instead, they’re throwing their support behind other...
Key takeaway and Mexico national soccer teams have been knocked out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, their fans aren’t giving up on the tournament.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The fervor surrounding the World Cup is still palpable in Los Angeles , with fans of the US and Mexico teams finding new allegiances to rally behind. For some, like Alfredo Botello, the underdog story of Morocco is appealing, while others, such as Maria Romero Morales, are drawn to powerhouse teams like France, citing admiration for players like Mbappé. The diverse demographics of Los Angeles are reflected in the varied reasons fans give for supporting particular teams, from ancestral ties to social and political stances. As the tournament progresses, watch for how Los Angeles' vibrant soccer community continues to engage, with many likely to gather in local parks, restaurants, and bars to cheer on their adopted teams. The city's strong Mexican and Latin American heritage, in particular, may lead to increased support for teams like Argentina, with fans like Amanda Durán already backing Lionel Messi's squad.
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Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) ·
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What is this story about? Team USA fans cheer during the U.S. vs. Australia match June 19.(Heather Diehl / Getty Images)Even though the U.S. and Mexico national soccer teams have been knocked out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, their fans aren’t giving up on the tournament. Instead, they’re throwing their support behind other...
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