Los angeles: Buses in Los Angeles, one of the host cities of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US, showed the message 'Welcome Crescent-Stars' after Trkiye's National Football Team qualified for the tournament.
According to Anadolu Agency, Metro Los Angeles, the city's public transportation provider, shared a photo on Instagram featuring buses with the message 'Welcome Crescent-Stars to Los Angeles.' This message is a nod to the Turkish flag and a team nickname, celebrating Trkiye's qualification for the World Cup for the first time since 2002. The Turkish team is set to face the US Men's National Football Team in their final group stage match, scheduled in Los Angeles on Thursday, June 25.
The city is organizing fast and affordable direct bus services from various parts of Southern California to the stadium to accommodate the influx of fans and promote accessibility. Los Angeles is home to one of the largest Turkish populations in the US, with approximately 11,500 Turkish Americans residing in the Greater LA area, making California a significant hub for Turkish Americans.
Trkiye secured their World Cup spot with a 1-0 victory over Kosovo on Tuesday, marking their return to the tournament after a 24-year hiatus.