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Luka Doncic Named Official Community Ambassador For Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee

The Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee, led by the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission, has announced that Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Doncic will serve as an Official Community Ambassador for the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee ahead of FIFA World Cup 26.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted by North America with 16 host cities throughout Canada, Mexico and the United States including Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Dallas, Toronto, Vancouver, Mexico City, Monterrey and many more.

Doncic is a lifelong soccer fan, growing up in Slovenia where it is the most popular sport in his home country and is a well-known supporter of Real Madrid.