LOS ANGELES—Mayor Karen Bass on Feb. 2 delivered a State of the City Address focused on unifying residents and building excitement as the Los Angeles region prepares to welcome the world starting with the upcoming 2026 World Cup.
In a nearly 50-minute speech at Exposition Park, Bass reiterated Los Angeles is entering what she described as the “most extensive and exciting three-year period” of major sporting events, referencing the 2026 World Cup, 2027 Super Bowl and 2028 Olympic Games. She also called on Angelenos to stand in solidarity with one another against individuals seeking to divide the city.
