Hollywood Boulevard, the rolling scenes of Beverly Hills, waves crashing into the sandy beaches. That's just a taste of what soccer fans will get when the FIFA World Cup heads to Los Angeles.
The City of Angels is one of 11 U.S. cities set to host the biggest sporting tournament in the world. All eyes will be on Los Angeles Stadium (also known as SoFi Stadium) when it hosts eight matches in summer 2026. That includes two USA group stage matches.
The newest stadium of all American venues, Los Angeles Stadium came to life in 2020 and is now home to the NFL's Rams and Chargers. It's an all-around state-of-the-art venue, though, as its hosted Taylor Swift, college football and will even host swimming in the 2028 Olympic Games.
When the World Cup comes around, all the stars will align under the Los Angeles lights.
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FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles tickets
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Tickets to the 2026 World Cup are officially sold through FIFA. The Visa presale draw, the first of sale of the tournament, will open on September 10 and close on September 19. The lottery is available only for Visa cardholders who create a FIFA ID.
Those interested in seeing matches in Los Angeles can register for the latest news and ticket information here.
However, you can also purchase tickets through StubHub now. City and location can be sorted using drop down selections. Passes are not guaranteed to be authenticated by FIFA and may be priced higher than face value.
As of fall 2025, the cheapest price for the first match on June 12, which features the USA, is $915. The USA's third group stage match, also in LA, costs at least $800 to see. LA's lone quarterfinals match is priced at $1,280.
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FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles schedule
While matchups are yet to be determined, a FIFA World Cup schedule is set with play dates decided.
Below is the schedule for all games at Los Angeles Stadium.
| Date | Round | Match |
| Fri., June 12 | Group D | USA vs. TBD |
| Mon., June 15 | Group G | TBD |
| Thurs., June 18 | Group B | TBD |
| Sun., June 21 | Group G | TBD |
| Thurs., June 25 | Group D | USA vs. TBD |
| Sun., June 28 | Round of 32 | Group A runner-up vs. Group B runner-up |
| Thurs., July 2 | Round of 32 | Group H winner vs. Group J winner |
| Fri., July 10 | Quarterfinal | TBD |
FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles teams, groups
Participating teams and groups will be determined in spring of 2026. However, all three host countries – USA, Canada and Mexico – have earned automatic bids to the World Cup.
Here's how qualifications are split between confederations:
- AFC – Eight direct spots + one inter-confederations play-off place
- CAF – Nine direct spots + one inter-confederations play-off place
- CONCACAF – Six direct spots + two inter-confederations play-off places
- CONMEBOL – Six direct spots + one inter-confederation play-off place
- OFC – One direct spot + one inter-confederations play-off place
- EUFA – 16 direct spots
A handful of non-hosting teams have officially qualified for the tournament. It includes Japan, New Zealand, Iran, Argentina, Australia, Uzbekistan, Jordan, Korea Republic, Ecuador and Brazil.
Los Angeles Stadium seating chart for 2026 FIFA World Cup
