Tommy Smyth, former World Cup broadcaster for ESPN Radio and co-Host of the Grumpy Pundits podcast, joins L.A.'s Morning News to talk everything World Cup.

At a rally in Sun Valley for Hispanic Republicans, Hilton introduced a new strategy to close in on Xavier Becerra for California governor: Gloria Romero. Pete Demetriou has the story.

Common Space Brewery in Hawthorne was packed with fans watching the World Cup’s first game: Mexico vs. South Africa. Nataly Tavidian reports.

Police say the body of a 5-year-old girl who was swept into the ocean earlier this week has been found. Emily Valdez reports.

One of the thousands of people suing LA over the Palisades Fire is the brother of the mayor, Ken Bass. KNX News' Alex Silverman spoke with Matt Hamilton, who's reporting on this for The LA Material.

Los Angeles health officials are urging people during the World Cup and the watch parties around it to practice good hygiene. Karen Adams has the story.

World Cup tickets are still available, but be on the lookout for scammers. KNX News' Pete Demetriou reports.

Three men were taken into federal custody for conspiring to start a cryptocurrency scam for ISIS to buy explosive drones and bombs, according to the Department of Justice. Emily Valdez reports.

U.S. Soccer House is hosting fans for the first World Cup game, Mexico vs. South Africa, on Thursday. KNX News' Jon Baird reports.

The US and Iran continue to exchange attacks today. The US military has hit an oil tanker and cargo vessel, while Iran launched attacks against a US command center in Jordan. Iran now claims the Strait of Hormuz is closed, but the US says that's not true. Syracuse History Professor Osamah Khalil talks about it with L.A.'s Morning News