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World Cup celebration in Pacoima

Crowds of soccer fans celebrating Mexico's World Cup win spilled onto the streets in the Pacoima area, forcing authorities to shut down off-ramps and on-ramps on the 5 Freeway.

Crowds of soccer fans celebrating Mexico’s World Cup win spilled onto the streets in the Pacoima area, forcing authorities to shut down off-ramps and on-ramps on the 5 Freeway.   (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Crowds of fans celebrating Mexico’s victory over Croatia in the World Cup were facing off with officers near Laurel Canyon and Van Nuys boulevards. Late Monday, officers ordered the crowds to disperse, according to KTLA-TV Channel 5.

Pacoima

Crowds of soccer fans celebrating Mexico’s World Cup win spilled onto the streets in the Pacoima area, forcing authorities to shut down off-ramps and on-ramps on the 5 Freeway.   (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Pacoima

Crowds of soccer fans celebrating Mexico’s World Cup win spilled onto the streets in the Pacoima area, forcing authorities to shut down off-ramps and on-ramps on the 5 Freeway.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Pacoima

Crowds of soccer fans celebrating Mexico’s World Cup win spilled onto the streets in the Pacoima area, forcing authorities to shut down off-ramps and on-ramps on the 5 Freeway.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

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