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Will Ferrell named as a Los Angeles World Cup host ambassador

Kalan Hooks

created: March 18, 2026, 8:15 p.m. | updated: March 19, 2026, 12:24 a.m.

(2:54)Open Extended ReactionsThe 2026 World Cup community in Los Angeles will be in good hands courtesy of the newest host ambassadors. On Tuesday, the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 host committee announced that actor and comedian Will Ferrell as the community ambassador for the event alongside a handful of other stars. "As a lifelong soccer fan and proud Angeleno, I'm thrilled to serve as an official Community Ambassador for the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026," Ferrell said in a news release. We're thrilled to welcome iconic actor and devoted supporter of the beautiful game, Will Ferrell, as an Official Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Community Ambassador. As a proud sports enthusiast and co-owner of Los Angeles Football Club,... pic.twitter.com/LvBwpUgFqV — FIFA World Cup 26 Los Angeles™ (@LosAngelesFWC26) March 17, 2026Hamm, who is a founder of the Los Angeles Football Club and the USWNT's all-time leader in assists, said she is excited to serve the sport and the city of Los Angeles in her ambassador role.

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