Los Angeles and San Francisco buzzing with World Cup Final venues

The World Cup Final is bringing soccer fever to the West Coast, with fans in Los Angeles and San Francisco gearing up for one of the biggest sporting events on the planet.

For supporters looking to watch the action surrounded by a crowd, these LA and SF venues are among the top spots to catch the final.

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Los Angeles fans have plenty of ways to experience the championship match, from soccer-centric pubs to high-tech viewing venues.

• N17 The Lane – Located at 12516 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066, N17 The Lane brings a soccer-focused atmosphere with a name inspired by the North London postal code associated with Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

• The Autry Museum of the American West – At 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027, The Autry offers a unique Griffith Park setting for the final.

• Cosm Los Angeles – At 1250 District Dr, Inglewood, CA 90305, Cosm offers one of the most immersive ways to watch the match with its 12K projection experience. The venue sits in the center of Inglewood’s sports district, less than a mile from both the NFL Headquarters and the LA Clippers’ arena.

• Blue Birdy – The West Hollywood venue at 8440 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069, adds a stylish option for fans. The recently opened spot comes from the owner of the legendary soccer hub Joxer Daly’s and features a hidden game room with arcade machines behind its lounge-style front.

• Tom’s Watch Bar – Located at 1011 S Figueroa St b101, Los Angeles, CA 90015, Tom’s Watch Bar puts fans in the middle of L.A. Live for the final.

San Francisco’s soccer scene will also be packed with options, from historic pubs to large outdoor viewing spaces.

• The Kezar Pub – At 770 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117, The Kezar Pub remains one of the city’s historic homes for soccer culture. For major international finals, fans often begin lining up along Stanyan Street as early as two hours before doors open.

• Thrive City at Chase Center – Located at 1725 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94158, Thrive City provides a large outdoor setting for supporters watching the final.

• The Midway – At 900 Marin St, San Francisco, CA 94124, The Midway offers a Dogpatch destination for World Cup fans.

• Cigar Bar & Grill – The venue at 850 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94133, is tucked inside a historic brick building and gives fans a distinctive place to watch the match. The heated outdoor central courtyard is a popular viewing area thanks to its giant screens and acoustics.

• Danny Coyle’s – At 668 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117, Danny Coyle’s brings a tight, high-energy Lower Haight pub atmosphere. The bar does not serve food, so regulars bring meals from nearby restaurants while settling in for the game.

Spain is a -148 to -178 betting favorite to lift the World Cup trophy over Argentina, who sits at +125 to +154.

Meanwhile, Lionel Messi is the overwhelming -250 odds-on favorite to win the tournament MVP award.