If you live in or around Los Angeles County, or you are planning to attend a World Cup match or Pride event there this summer, public health officials want you to know about a specific, dated risk window that most people are not thinking about.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a formal health advisory to local health care providers ahead of eight FIFA World Cup matches scheduled at SoFi Stadium between June 12 and July 10, 2026. The advisory's central concern: more than 150,000 domestic and international visitors are expected in the county during this exact window — a window that directly overlaps with Pride Month and other large regional gatherings.
