Will Ferrell has been named an official host ambassador for Los Angeles ahead of the 2026 World Cup, joining a high-profile group of figures connected to the city and the sport. The comedian and actor will serve alongside basketball stars Luka Doncic and Magic Johnson, musician Snoop Dogg, and U.S. soccer legends Julie Foudy and Mia Hamm.
Ferrell’s selection reflects his long-standing ties to Southern California and his visible support for soccer. He is a known fan of the sport and has previously been associated with the game at various levels in the region. His involvement as an ambassador is intended to help build excitement and local engagement as Los Angeles prepares to be one of the host cities for the expanded global tournament.
The group of ambassadors brings together personalities from different sports and entertainment backgrounds, underscoring the broad cultural impact Los Angeles hopes to showcase during the World Cup. Doncic, an NBA star with international roots, adds a global dimension to the ambassador lineup, while Johnson remains one of the most recognizable figures in Los Angeles sports history. Snoop Dogg, a prominent artist with deep local connections, adds further mainstream visibility.
On the soccer side, Hamm and Foudy provide a link to the United States’ rich history in the women’s game. Both are former U.S. women’s national team standouts and multiple-time major tournament winners. Their inclusion signals an effort to highlight the growth of soccer across genders in the United States and in Southern California in particular.
As host ambassadors, Ferrell and his fellow figures are expected to promote the tournament locally, support community and fan initiatives tied to the World Cup, and serve as public faces for Los Angeles’ role in the event. The city is positioned as a key venue in the 2026 competition, and the ambassador group is part of a broader push to generate enthusiasm across the region.
While detailed plans for each ambassador’s specific appearances and activities have not been made public, their collective presence is designed to connect the tournament to the diverse sports, entertainment, and cultural landscape of Los Angeles. The announcement underlines how organizers are leaning on well-known local and national figures to help introduce the World Cup to new audiences and strengthen ties with existing fans as 2026 approaches.
