As he prepares for the 2025-26 NBA season, Luka Doncic made an exciting off-court announcement on Thursday – he was named the official community ambassador for the 2026 World Cup, with multiple games set to be played in Los Angeles.

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Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić will serve as an official community ambassador during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, FIFA announced Thursday.

Luka Doncic did not suit up for the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night as they battled his former team, the Dallas Mavericks, in an NBA preseason matchup at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. After scoring 25 points in Wednesday’s 113-104 loss to the Phoenix Suns, Doncic sat out L.A.’s second game in two nights due to rest purposes.

Following the game, Luka Doncic was seen sharing warm embraces with his former coach Jason Kidd and several of his ex-teammates.

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In a viral clip from the Lakers' game against the Mavericks, Luka Doncic is seen excitedly bumping Hachimura, sitting on the bench.