Rapper Snoop Dogg Named Los Angeles Community Chairman For 2026 FIFA World Cup

KCAL News, CBS Los Angeles

Updated on: August 13, 2025

Iconic Los Angeles rapper Snoop Dogg has been selected as the Los Angeles Community Chairman for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

He was selected by the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission on Tuesday. When the games head to SoFi Stadium, he will work alongside other team members to "engage the local community to help deliver a legacy that will positively impact the Los Angeles region well beyond the final match."

SoFi Stadium will host eight matches across the tournament, beginning with the U.S. Men's National Team's opening match. Games begin on June 11, 2026 and will continue until the final match on July 19, 2026.

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