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The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial



The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

Soccer fans celebrate the start of the World Cup at BMO Stadium

Matthew Gonzalez, Contributor
June 12, 2026
Matthew Gonzalez

Angelenos and tourists came together to kickoff the World Cup with a day of watch parties, tournament, and live music hosted by BMO and Adidas.  The event concluded with live music from DJ Noodles and Grammy-winning singer Peso Pluma.

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