With the World Cup getting into full swing, Al Jazeera offers some tips for fans looking to attend a game in the US. Los Angeles, California – The United States of America, the land of Donald Trump, baseball, gun violence and endless highways, is now co-host to football ’ s biggest tournament. The news comes at a time of heightened scrutiny on the issue.

Background

A look at the history of this issue reveals why today's developments carry such weight.

The World Cup is off to a good start for the US, with its team beating Paraguay four to one in Los Angeles on Friday.

Before kickoff at SoFi Stadium, there were concerns about organisation and logistics, but Friday ’ s game went largely without incident.

Meanwhile, sources familiar with the matter indicate that the US, which is organising the tournament with Canada and Mexico, is set to host 78 of the 104 matches in this year ’ s World Cup.

Analysis

The implications of this development are already being assessed by those closest to the issue.

Here are various observations and tips for fans after the first US-based game in Los Angeles: Invest in transparent bags: Any bag bigger than a wallet will not be authorized into the stadium, unless it ’ s see-through.

Meanwhile, sources familiar with the matter indicate that still, there was suffocating traffic around the match on Friday.

Further developments have shed additional light on the matter. also, check local media outlets and the social media pages for the host cities ’ municipal governments for the best way to get to the stadium, especially if you don ’ t want to get stuck in seemingly endless traffic.

National Impact

The implications are multifaceted, touching on issues of policy, people, and public interest.

Don ’ t be too alarmed if you see a 20-something-year-old with a huge automatic rifle and tactical gear at your next World Cup match.

Notably, corporations — from soda brands to banks and car manufacturers — have considerable presence around the stadium with stations to promote and sell their products.

Adding further dimension to the story, don ’ t expect much approximately the stadium: Many football stadiums around the world are developed in the hearts of their cities.

According to those with knowledge of the situation, with the abundance of land, dominance of driving culture and the sprawling nature of US cities, many stadiums are relatively far away from city centres and isolated from urban bustle.

At the same time, depending on where your World Cup match is located, it may not be advisable to count on the stadium area to offer anything other than football.

What Happens Next

As this story continues to evolve, all eyes will remain on how key figures and institutions respond. Further developments are expected, and this news outlet will continue to follow the situation closely as it unfolds in the coming days.