Snoop Selected As LA Community Chair For FIFA World Cup
Snoop Dogg has been selected as the Los Angeles Community Chairman for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission. SoFi Stadium will host eight matches during the tournament, starting with the U.S. Men’s National Team’s opening match on June 11, 2026, and concluding with the final match on July 19, 2026. Snoop Dogg expressed his excitement about the role, stating, “It’s an honor to step up as the Community Chairman for the City of Angels as we get ready for the biggest game on the planet.” Snoop Dogg was chosen for his deep roots in the culture of Los Angeles, his association with West Coast hip-hop, and his philanthropic efforts, making him a fitting ambassador for the event.
Kathryn Schloessman, President & CEO of LASEC and CEO of the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee, praised Snoop saying, “He embodies all that is Los Angeles and his deep roots in the community and passion for uplifting the next generation make him the perfect ambassador.”
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