{"id":16628,"date":"2026-06-20T04:04:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T04:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/?p=16628"},"modified":"2026-06-20T04:04:02","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T04:04:02","slug":"thousands-converge-in-downtown-long-beach-for-usas-second-world-cup-appearance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/?p=16628","title":{"rendered":"Thousands converge in downtown Long Beach for USA\u2019s second World Cup appearance"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><p>Nearly 3,000 soccer fans \u2014 donning their American flags, and other star-spangled regalia \u2014 took over a portion of downtown Long Beach on Friday, June 18, to celebrate the United States men\u2019s national team\u2019s second match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Australia.<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/?p=16604\">LAPD releases video of officer fatally shooting dog in Canoga Park after Knicks win<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The free event, for which the city, the Downtown Long Beach Alliance and the L.A. Galaxy collaborated to put on, took place along Pine Avenue and Broadway, and attracted fans from all over Long Beach and the region \u2014 and beyond \u2014 hoping to see the USMNT put on a performance as high-octane and entertaining as the team\u2019s first World Cup match on June 12 \u2014 which resulted in a raucous 4-1 American victory over Paraguay in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<p>Even though the match took place in Seattle, rather than Southern California, downtown Long Beach was electric on Friday. By 11 a.m., fans had descended on Pine Avenue donning their American bests: One man wore American flag overalls with a bald eagle attached to his shoulder. Families draped themselves in American flags. There were even a few Australian supporters in their bright yellow-and-green jerseys dotted the crowd.<\/p>\n<div><ul><div><div><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"U.S.A. soccer fans celebrate their win over Australia following a...\" class=\"wp-image-16606\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/292fc44495a3ec981ae0e1259b2b3a73-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/292fc44495a3ec981ae0e1259b2b3a73-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/292fc44495a3ec981ae0e1259b2b3a73-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/292fc44495a3ec981ae0e1259b2b3a73-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/292fc44495a3ec981ae0e1259b2b3a73-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/292fc44495a3ec981ae0e1259b2b3a73.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>U.S.A. soccer fans celebrate their win over Australia following a World Cup watch party hosted by LA Galaxy on Pine Ave. in Long Beach on Friday, June 19, 2026. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"From left, Anthony Falcon and five-year-old Arrow Falcon celebrate U.S.A.\u00e2\u0080\u0099s...\" class=\"wp-image-16607\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/c3c31f1310551529727601a5a77b91aa-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/c3c31f1310551529727601a5a77b91aa-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/c3c31f1310551529727601a5a77b91aa-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/c3c31f1310551529727601a5a77b91aa-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/c3c31f1310551529727601a5a77b91aa-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/c3c31f1310551529727601a5a77b91aa.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>From left, Anthony Falcon and five-year-old Arrow Falcon celebrate U.S.A.\u2019s second goal against Australia during a World Cup watch party hosted by LA Galaxy on Pine Ave. in Long Beach on Friday, June 19, 2026. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The city of Long Beach, the DTLB Alliance, and LA...\" class=\"wp-image-16608\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/324b1d0107ed49322e79b189b2ad3fe8-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/324b1d0107ed49322e79b189b2ad3fe8-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/324b1d0107ed49322e79b189b2ad3fe8-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/324b1d0107ed49322e79b189b2ad3fe8-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/324b1d0107ed49322e79b189b2ad3fe8-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/324b1d0107ed49322e79b189b2ad3fe8.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>The city of Long Beach, the DTLB Alliance, and LA Galaxy host a watch party for the U.S.A. vs. Australia World Cup match on Pine Ave. in Long Beach on Friday, June 19, 2026. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"U.S.A. soccer fan Rolando Rhymes celebrates their second goal against...\" class=\"wp-image-16609\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/37efef7fd79e4223ad8646918ec6780c-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/37efef7fd79e4223ad8646918ec6780c-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/37efef7fd79e4223ad8646918ec6780c-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/37efef7fd79e4223ad8646918ec6780c-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/37efef7fd79e4223ad8646918ec6780c-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/37efef7fd79e4223ad8646918ec6780c.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>U.S.A. soccer fan Rolando Rhymes celebrates their second goal against Australia during a World Cup watch party hosted by LA Galaxy on Pine Ave. in Long Beach on Friday, June 19, 2026. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"U.S.A. soccer fans attend a World Cup watch party hosted...\" class=\"wp-image-16610\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7821b0dca41171080e16b6029c5da1a5-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7821b0dca41171080e16b6029c5da1a5-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7821b0dca41171080e16b6029c5da1a5-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7821b0dca41171080e16b6029c5da1a5-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7821b0dca41171080e16b6029c5da1a5-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7821b0dca41171080e16b6029c5da1a5.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>U.S.A. soccer fans attend a World Cup watch party hosted by the city of Long Beach, the DTLB Alliance, and LA Galaxy on Pine Ave. in Long Beach on Friday, June 19, 2026. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"U.S.A. soccer fans attend a World Cup watch party hosted...\" class=\"wp-image-16611\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/c751d8ea9c53297bd590525b3c109b1b-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/c751d8ea9c53297bd590525b3c109b1b-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/c751d8ea9c53297bd590525b3c109b1b-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/c751d8ea9c53297bd590525b3c109b1b-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/c751d8ea9c53297bd590525b3c109b1b-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/c751d8ea9c53297bd590525b3c109b1b.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>U.S.A. soccer fans attend a World Cup watch party hosted by the city of Long Beach, the DTLB Alliance, and LA Galaxy on Pine Ave. in Long Beach on Friday, June 19, 2026. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brandon Suiter kisses his U.S.A. jersey following their win against...\" class=\"wp-image-16612\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/c55f8676c389a00309c9a20a01b8e7a0-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/c55f8676c389a00309c9a20a01b8e7a0-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/c55f8676c389a00309c9a20a01b8e7a0-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/c55f8676c389a00309c9a20a01b8e7a0-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/c55f8676c389a00309c9a20a01b8e7a0-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/c55f8676c389a00309c9a20a01b8e7a0.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Brandon Suiter kisses his U.S.A. jersey following their win against Australia during a World Cup watch party hosted by LA Galaxy on Pine Ave. in Long Beach on Friday, June 19, 2026. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"U.S.A. soccer fans kick an inflatable soccer ball during a...\" class=\"wp-image-16613\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/9b599bf6b64d1a5fde9cda9b002ef7f7-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/9b599bf6b64d1a5fde9cda9b002ef7f7-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/9b599bf6b64d1a5fde9cda9b002ef7f7-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/9b599bf6b64d1a5fde9cda9b002ef7f7-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/9b599bf6b64d1a5fde9cda9b002ef7f7-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/9b599bf6b64d1a5fde9cda9b002ef7f7.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>U.S.A. soccer fans kick an inflatable soccer ball during a World Cup watch party hosted by LA Galaxy on Pine Ave. in Long Beach on Friday, June 19, 2026. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Former Beverly Hills High School soccer players celebrate after U.S.A....\" class=\"wp-image-16614\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/00dbadda4cab99f15a7a1ba524cb6d4b-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/00dbadda4cab99f15a7a1ba524cb6d4b-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/00dbadda4cab99f15a7a1ba524cb6d4b-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/00dbadda4cab99f15a7a1ba524cb6d4b-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/00dbadda4cab99f15a7a1ba524cb6d4b-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/00dbadda4cab99f15a7a1ba524cb6d4b.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Former Beverly Hills High School soccer players celebrate after U.S.A. scores against Australia during a World Cup watch party hosted by LA Galaxy on Pine Ave. in Long Beach on Friday, June 19, 2026. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"U.S.A. fans react to a serious foul resulting in a...\" class=\"wp-image-16615\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/b7c61c1ba4ef40243a395443615d95b9-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/b7c61c1ba4ef40243a395443615d95b9-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/b7c61c1ba4ef40243a395443615d95b9-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/b7c61c1ba4ef40243a395443615d95b9-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/b7c61c1ba4ef40243a395443615d95b9-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/b7c61c1ba4ef40243a395443615d95b9.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>U.S.A. fans react to a serious foul resulting in a yellow card against Australia during a World Cup watch party hosted by LA Galaxy on Pine Ave. in Long Beach on Friday, June 19, 2026. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"U.S.A. soccer fans attend a World Cup watch party hosted...\" class=\"wp-image-16616\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/b8872c0d72f7c1cbb5d8024bb5538d0f-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/b8872c0d72f7c1cbb5d8024bb5538d0f-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/b8872c0d72f7c1cbb5d8024bb5538d0f-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/b8872c0d72f7c1cbb5d8024bb5538d0f-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/b8872c0d72f7c1cbb5d8024bb5538d0f-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/b8872c0d72f7c1cbb5d8024bb5538d0f.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>U.S.A. soccer fans attend a World Cup watch party hosted by the city of Long Beach, the DTLB Alliance, and LA Galaxy on Pine Ave. in Long Beach on Friday, June 19, 2026. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"U.S.A. soccer fans celebrate their first goal against Australia during...\" class=\"wp-image-16617\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4800eba6006c837bfd6922e734eddb2f-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4800eba6006c837bfd6922e734eddb2f-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4800eba6006c837bfd6922e734eddb2f-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4800eba6006c837bfd6922e734eddb2f-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4800eba6006c837bfd6922e734eddb2f-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4800eba6006c837bfd6922e734eddb2f.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>U.S.A. soccer fans celebrate their first goal against Australia during a World Cup watch party hosted by LA Galaxy on Pine Ave. in Long Beach on Friday, June 19, 2026. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Lazary Franco reacts to a serious foul resulting in a...\" class=\"wp-image-16618\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/000d29b41570edd559e7a8cfd4fd9d02-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/000d29b41570edd559e7a8cfd4fd9d02-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/000d29b41570edd559e7a8cfd4fd9d02-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/000d29b41570edd559e7a8cfd4fd9d02-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/000d29b41570edd559e7a8cfd4fd9d02-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/000d29b41570edd559e7a8cfd4fd9d02.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Lazary Franco reacts to a serious foul resulting in a yellow card against Australia during a World Cup watch party hosted by LA Galaxy on Pine Ave. in Long Beach on Friday, June 19, 2026. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Levi Dokus, wearing a hat, and Jason Tovar with his...\" class=\"wp-image-16619\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/8d67aa6593d065d481fea106f7f4d823-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/8d67aa6593d065d481fea106f7f4d823-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/8d67aa6593d065d481fea106f7f4d823-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/8d67aa6593d065d481fea106f7f4d823-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/8d67aa6593d065d481fea106f7f4d823-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/8d67aa6593d065d481fea106f7f4d823.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Levi Dokus, wearing a hat, and Jason Tovar with his American Eagle outfit, cheer their team as the US takes on Australia in World Cup group play at the FIFA Fan Zone at the Original Farmer\u2019s Market  in Los Angeles on Friday June 19, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Soccer fans cheer their team as the US takes on...\" class=\"wp-image-16620\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7853596e135418c6d1064c804d57ad1d-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7853596e135418c6d1064c804d57ad1d-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7853596e135418c6d1064c804d57ad1d-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7853596e135418c6d1064c804d57ad1d-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7853596e135418c6d1064c804d57ad1d-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7853596e135418c6d1064c804d57ad1d.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Soccer fans cheer their team as the US takes on Australia in World Cup group play at the FIFA Fan Zone at the Original Farmer\u2019s Market  in Los Angeles on Friday June 19, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Soccer fans cheer their team as the US takes on...\" class=\"wp-image-16621\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/005c0d1146207f6f93b171869e733f0f-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/005c0d1146207f6f93b171869e733f0f-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/005c0d1146207f6f93b171869e733f0f-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/005c0d1146207f6f93b171869e733f0f-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/005c0d1146207f6f93b171869e733f0f-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/005c0d1146207f6f93b171869e733f0f.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Soccer fans cheer their team as the US takes on Australia in World Cup group play at the FIFA Fan Zone at the Original Farmer\u2019s Market  in Los Angeles on Friday June 19, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Soccer fans cheer their team as the US takes on...\" class=\"wp-image-16622\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/01cb76c87224adaf2dd255600cf20de9-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/01cb76c87224adaf2dd255600cf20de9-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/01cb76c87224adaf2dd255600cf20de9-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/01cb76c87224adaf2dd255600cf20de9-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/01cb76c87224adaf2dd255600cf20de9-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/01cb76c87224adaf2dd255600cf20de9.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Soccer fans cheer their team as the US takes on Australia in World Cup group play at the FIFA Fan Zone at the Original Farmer\u2019s Market  in Los Angeles on Friday June 19, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Matt and Lindsey Green, married for 14 years, cheer for...\" class=\"wp-image-16623\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7ff673b9804e088c9c69a714ef295e5c-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7ff673b9804e088c9c69a714ef295e5c-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7ff673b9804e088c9c69a714ef295e5c-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7ff673b9804e088c9c69a714ef295e5c-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7ff673b9804e088c9c69a714ef295e5c-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7ff673b9804e088c9c69a714ef295e5c.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Matt and Lindsey Green, married for 14 years, cheer for both teams as the US takes on Australia in World Cup group play at the FIFA Fan Zone at the Original Farmer\u2019s Market  in Los Angeles on Friday June 19, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jennifer Panosso, left, and Sabrina Bias cheer an American goal...\" class=\"wp-image-16624\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5db246fe4ec7ce5c260f976af82536b8-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5db246fe4ec7ce5c260f976af82536b8-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5db246fe4ec7ce5c260f976af82536b8-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5db246fe4ec7ce5c260f976af82536b8-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5db246fe4ec7ce5c260f976af82536b8-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5db246fe4ec7ce5c260f976af82536b8.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Jennifer Panosso, left, and Sabrina Bias cheer an American goal as the US takes on Australia in World Cup group play at the FIFA Fan Zone at the Original Farmer\u2019s Market  in Los Angeles on Friday June 19, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mark Portillo is dressed to the nines watching the US...\" class=\"wp-image-16625\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ad1f30516819052ec9d658a0bf7afb8d-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ad1f30516819052ec9d658a0bf7afb8d-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ad1f30516819052ec9d658a0bf7afb8d-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ad1f30516819052ec9d658a0bf7afb8d-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ad1f30516819052ec9d658a0bf7afb8d-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ad1f30516819052ec9d658a0bf7afb8d.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Mark Portillo is dressed to the nines watching the US take on Australia in World Cup group play at the FIFA Fan Zone at the Original Farmer\u2019s Market  in Los Angeles on Friday June 19, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jennifer Panosso, left, and Sabrina Bias cheer an American goal...\" class=\"wp-image-16626\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/581aaf077b24c3422501e851317e4443-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/581aaf077b24c3422501e851317e4443-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/581aaf077b24c3422501e851317e4443-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/581aaf077b24c3422501e851317e4443-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/581aaf077b24c3422501e851317e4443-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/581aaf077b24c3422501e851317e4443.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Jennifer Panosso, left, and Sabrina Bias cheer an American goal as the US takes on Australia in World Cup group play at the FIFA Fan Zone at the Original Farmer\u2019s Market  in Los Angeles on Friday June 19, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Levi Dokus and his friends cheer their team as the...\" class=\"wp-image-16627\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ae760f9db7f11414eb79eb74fe1cf7e3-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ae760f9db7f11414eb79eb74fe1cf7e3-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ae760f9db7f11414eb79eb74fe1cf7e3-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ae760f9db7f11414eb79eb74fe1cf7e3-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ae760f9db7f11414eb79eb74fe1cf7e3-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ae760f9db7f11414eb79eb74fe1cf7e3.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Levi Dokus and his friends cheer their team as the US takes on Australia in World Cup group play at the FIFA Fan Zone at the Original Farmer\u2019s Market  in Los Angeles on Friday June 19, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/div><\/ul><div><div>U.S.A. soccer fans celebrate their win over Australia following a World Cup watch party hosted by LA Galaxy on Pine Ave. in Long Beach on Friday, June 19, 2026. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/div><span>Expand<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<p>While the second half became a nervy slog, the U.S. took care of business in the first 45 minutes, getting an Australian own goal and a header from wingback Alex Freeman. Ultimately, fans in Long Beach and elsewhere in the Southland \u2014 and nationwide \u2014- watched as the United States outlasted a physical Australian to win 2-0 and clinch a spot in the knockout rounds with one group stage match to spare.<\/p>\n<p>Among those in the crowd in Long Beach was Rolando Rhymes, who came all the way from Phoenix.<\/p>\n<p>At halftime, Rhymes called the atmosphere immaculate, and alluded to how the U.S. men\u2019s national team can help bring the nation together.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn a day like today, not only are we celebrating Juneteenth,\u201d he said, referencing an annual holiday that commemorates the day on June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved Black people learned about their freedom in Galveston, Texas, \u201cwe\u2019re celebrating the USA on American soil taking care of business.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m glad I\u2019m here for this. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,\u201d Rhymes added. \u201cMe being 6.5 hours away, nothing would stop me from being here with all these beautiful fans.\u201d<\/p> <div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Besides livestreaming the match on a 23-foot screen, the celebration also featured a Galaxy pop-up store, demonstrations from the L.A. Galaxy Star Squad, plenty of food, and of course, plenty to drink, especially from the local watering holes like Shannon\u2019s on Pine and Altar Society Brewing along Pine Avenue, where the event was held.<\/p>\n<p>This isn\u2019t the first L.A. Galaxy Soccer Celebration that Long Beach has hosted in honor of the World Cup, and it won\u2019t be the last. Watch parties along Broadway and Pine Avenue will continue through June 27; and the city has even more special events planned for the World Cup final, scheduled for July 19.<\/p>\n<p>All the World Cup-related fanfare will culminate with a one-day open streets event \u2014 akin to the city\u2019s Beach Streets events \u2014 in multiple neighborhoods across Long Beach on July 19, which will open up streets to pedestrians and bicyclists. That event will get underway at Bixby Park, but streets across multiple neighborhoods will close to motor vehicles and open for pedestrians and bicyclists.<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/?p=16602\">Here\u2019s a look at a few of the forgotten Founding Fathers<\/a><\/p>\n<p>To see the full schedule for Long Beach\u2019s World Cup watch parties, go to longbeach.gov\/SoccerInTheLBC.<\/p> <div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Long Beach isn\u2019t the only place to watch matches, however.<\/p>\n<p>After welcoming more than 100,000 visitors to the initial round of FIFA Fan Fest events at the L.A. Coliseum during the first week of the World Cup, the celebrations moved to the Original Farmers Market, 6333 W. Third St., in Los Angeles, on Thursday. The market also hosted a fan event on Friday, and will do so again on Saturday and Sunday. Downey will also host a fan fest event on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>Downey\u2019s event will take place at the Stonewood Center, 251 Stonewood St., and besides the match viewing, it will feature live entertainment, an art walk, soccer clinics and exhibitions, a beer garden, and more.<\/p>\n<p>That city will show Netherlands vs. Sweden at 10 a.m., Germany vs. C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire at 1 p.m., Ecuador vs. Cura\u00e7ao at 5 p.m. and Tunisia vs. Japan at 9 p.m. Admission to that event is free, though there are VIP packages available starting at $150.<\/p>\n<p>The FIFA Fan Fest events at the Original Farmers Market feature two 30-foot viewing screens, alongside secondary 15-foot viewing screens; two beer gardens; a family fun zone with a soccer playground; limited-edition Farmers Market, soccer-themed merchandise; and, of course, food and other offerings from the market\u2019s more than 40 vendors.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLong known as one of LA\u2019s most dynamic culinary destinations, the Original Farmers Market will offer a passport-worthy lineup of flavors as diverse as the teams playing in the FIFA World Cup 2026,\u201d the event website said. \u201cMany Market merchants will be featuring limited-time (World Cup) and game-inspired dishes and drinks including Brazilian, French, Mexican, Japanese and American.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>That fan fest was also packed on Friday. Before the match, Jason Tovar, a healthcare worker who lives in Los Angeles, was celebrating in an eagle costume, with star-spangled pants and an American flag around his neck. His friends saw him on TV, he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEveryone saw me on TV and friends are messaging me,\u201d he said, adding that he was hoping to bring energy and spirit to the crowd.<\/p>\n<p>When asked his age, Tovar responded that he\u2019s about to turn 250 years old, referencing America\u2019s impending milestone birthday.<\/p>\n<p><em>Staff photographer Drew Kelley and freelance photographer Axel Koester contributed to this report.<\/em><\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/?p=16593\">Rescue dog Osito steals hearts at the World Cup, one bike ride at a time<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The free World Cup event took place along Pine Avenue and Broadway.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":16605,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[43,2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16628","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-based-on-facts-either-observed-and-verified-directly-by-the-reporter-or-reported-and-verified-from-knowledgeable-sources","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - 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