Video shows homeless people sleeping at LAX as World Cup 2026 fans touch down

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Video footage captures homeless people sleeping in terminals at Los Angeles International Airport, violating airport regulations just weeks before the city hosts World Cup 2026 matches. The images present an uncomfortable contrast: international soccer fans arriving for the tournament will encounter people bedded down in the airport's public spaces. LAX officials prohibit sleeping in terminals, but enforcement appears inconsistent. The situation highlights a recurring tension in Los Angeles, the city's homelessness crisis colliding with high-profile events meant to showcase the region to the world.