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NewsNBC Los Angeles (KNBC) – LocalJuly 1, 2026Los Angeles

La Mirada resident creates interactive World Cup yard display

A La Mirada soccer coach has transformed his front yard into a physical World Cup bracket, featuring flags that are removed as teams are eliminated from the tournament. The display serves as a community engagement project that the resident plans to repeat for the 2030 World Cup.

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Why It Matters

This display serves as a local community engagement project in La Mirada that facilitates social interaction among neighbors during the World Cup tournament.

Key Facts

  • Josh Brooks, a soccer coach, created a physical World Cup bracket display in his front yard in La Mirada.
  • The display features more than 30 flags representing teams in the tournament.
  • Flags are removed from the display as teams are eliminated from the knockout matches.
  • This is the second time the resident has created a World Cup-themed yard display.
  • The resident intends to recreate the display for the 2030 World Cup.
  • The resident has 35 years of experience as a soccer coach.

Who's Mentioned

locationLa Mirada“The city where the yard display is located.”organizationNBC Los Angeles“The news outlet that reported on the display.”personJosh Brooks“A La Mirada resident and soccer coach who created the World Cup yard display.”