LA uses World Cup to show off upgraded public transit and test plans to hold car-free Olympics
Fans exit a Metro shuttle after a World Cup match between Spain and Austria on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jaimie Ding)
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Matthew Smith took his five-year-old son to a World Cup game in the Los Angeles area earlier this month, they opted to take public transit instead of driving from their nearby coastal city.
It was Smith's first time on the LA Metro in a decade, and the experience exceeded his expectations.
Become a Subscriber!
You have read all of your free articles this month. Select a plan below to start your subscription today.
Already a subscriber? Login
