The 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is Sunday, but the impact of the FIFA tournament this summer seeped into unexpected aspects of society.
The United States was one of three host nations for the World Cup, with several cities throughout the country welcoming visitors from all over the world. Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, Seattle and San Francisco were all cities that hosted World Cup matches.
For many Angelenos, the tournament has become more than just soccer.
A nationwide survey from DatingAdvice.com revealed 45% of single people in LA said they’ve gone on a date or had a fling with a World Cup visitor. The study also showed LA was among the cities with the highest levels of dating connected to the tournament.
A total of 68% of singles from all U.S. host cities have noted their dating life has improved since the start of the World Cup.
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As a host city, LA held several watch parties, festivals and other events in honor of the World Cup. Given the diversity of the city, Angelenos were rooting for a number of different teams competing in the tournament.
It appears watch parties, bars, restaurants and beaches in LA have also become hubs for World Cup romance.
While your World Cup team may have already been eliminated, there’s a chance for singles to enjoy a romantic dalliance if you’re in LA.
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