The Switzerland national football team is participating in the World Cup 2026 in Los Angeles. The 62-year-old Swiss expat Micky Hohl has been living in the USA for almost four decades and is experiencing the tournament in his adopted home up close. Hohl wanted to support the Swiss national team in the stadium, but when he saw the ticket prices, he lost interest. The cheapest ticket for the Swiss group match in Los Angeles cost over $500. The SoFi Stadium in Inglewood has a capacity of over 70,000 people – the cheapest seats are correspondingly far away from the field. In addition, there are high expenses in the stadium itself. Nevertheless, he doesn't want to miss out on the World Cup atmosphere. Instead of going to the stadium, he will probably watch the games in his neighborhood in L.A., in Koreatown, equipped with a Swiss flag and a cowbell – either at one of the free public viewings or in a local bar. In the weeks leading up to the tournament, Hohl initially only noticed the World Cup atmosphere in passing. The buses carried advertisements for the tournament, the stores had shelves with fan items, and special World Cup tickets for public transportation were sold at vending machines. The Swiss national team plays in North America in front of many Swiss expats living in the USA and Canada. Swissinfo spoke with Swiss people in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Vancouver before the World Cup – three cities where the Nati will play. The next Swiss group matches in North America are Switzerland – Bosnia-Herzegovina on June 18, 2026, in Los Angeles and Switzerland – Canada on June 24, 2026, in Vancouver. Micky Hohl has been living in the USA for almost four decades and has become more involved in psychology. Today, he no longer stands on film sets, but in lecture halls. The Swiss national football team is an important part of Swiss culture and identity. The World Cup 2026 in Los Angeles offers a unique opportunity to experience the Swiss national team live. The Swiss expats in the USA and Canada are proud of their national team and support it at every game. The Swiss national football team has a long tradition and a loyal fan base. The World Cup 2026 in Los Angeles will be an unforgettable experience for all involved.