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People are surprising their dads with the ultimate Father's Day gift: World Cup tickets
By Angela Yang | NBC News at NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
Hayley Rodriguez’s father is one of many soccer fans who had always dreamed of attending a World Cup game. But when the global event arrived in his city for the first time, the ticket prices made him resign himself to once again watching on television in his Los Angeles home.
What he didn’t re...
Key takeaway But when the global event arrived in his city for the first time, the ticket prices made him resign himself to once again watching on television in his Los Angeles home.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The World Cup's presence in North America has brought a unique opportunity for locals to create lifelong memories with their fathers. As San Francisco residents watch the tournament unfold in nearby cities like Los Angeles, many are likely inspired to follow in the footsteps of Hayley Rodriguez and Diana Figueira, who surprised their dads with tickets to the games. The fact that the World Cup is within driving distance for many Bay Area residents makes it an attractive option for a special Father's Day gift. With the city's diverse population and strong soccer fan base, it's likely that many San Francisco families are also sharing in the excitement of the tournament, and perhaps even planning their own surprise trips to World Cup matches. As the tournament continues, it will be interesting to see how the city's soccer fans come together to celebrate this global event.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Hayley Rodriguez’s father is one of many soccer fans who had always dreamed of attending a World Cup game. But when the global event arrived in his city for the first time, the ticket prices made him resign himself to once again watching on television in his Los Angeles home.
What he didn’t re...
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