What happened: LAFC published a feature detailing how the club is connected to each of the 16 countries still alive in the World Cup Round of 16. The piece continues the club's running series tracking its international footprint throughout the tournament.

Why it matters: The knockout rounds put LAFC's global identity on display, with current and former Black & Gold figures tied to nations across the bracket. It extends the club's steady World Cup content push, following its group-stage update on club, country and city in June.

What to watch: Watch for LAFC to keep updating its country-by-country connections as the Round of 16 unfolds and the bracket narrows toward the quarterfinals.