Cobi Jones spotlights Los Angeles ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Cobi Jones has put Los Angeles at the centre of a FIFA World Cup 2026 feature, presenting the city as a place shaped by openness, sport, people and natural beauty.

In the video, Jones says Los Angeles carries personal meaning for him because it is a city where people from different backgrounds can arrive and feel they belong. He links that spirit of welcome to the wider mood of the World Cup, describing the tournament as a moment when people gather, celebrate and share a common stage.

Jones also points to the range of experiences the city offers. He speaks of Los Angeles in terms of its sporting culture, its residents and its scenic appeal, saying the city gives visitors many different ways to connect with it.

Reflecting on the 1994 World Cup, when the United States hosted the tournament, Jones recalls the experience of playing in Los Angeles as deeply personal. For him, competing there meant representing not only his country, but also his city and his family.

He says the return of major World Cup attention to Los Angeles creates a link with the 1994 team that was based in Southern California. With a men's national team set to open there, Jones says the focus will fall on Los Angeles from both local fans and the wider football world.