California venues cancel World Cup watch parties over violence and overcrowding ahead of Mexico-England match

Source: New York Post

California officials are shutting down or tightening security at World Cup watch parties after celebrations following Mexico’s 2026 FIFA World Cup victories repeatedly erupted into violence, forcing police to respond to shootings, stabbings, street takeovers and attacks on law enforcement. Universal Studios Hollywood has already pulled the plug on its public viewing events. “Universal Studios Hollywood has ended World Cup watch parties at CityWalk for the remainder of the tournament,” Inside Universal posted on Facebook.