FIFA World Cup 2026 host city
United States
Los Angeles
World Cup 2026 host cityInternational tournament host
Football activity here is centered on major tournaments.
Los Angeles watches football the way it watches everything — from a thousand different angles. The Latino diaspora fills bars in East LA for El Clásico. Galaxy fans tailgate at Carson. When the World Cup comes to SoFi, the world's most entertainment-obsessed city will briefly become one big watch party.
World Cup in Los Angeles
Matches Hosted
6 matches
Tournament Phase
group stage
Venues
World Cup 2026 in Los Angeles
Where Hollywood meets the beautiful game
5
Total Matches
2
Fan Zones
83°F
Avg Temp
QF
Latest Round
Fan Zones
LA Live FIFA Fan Festival
20,000LA Live Plaza, Downtown
Santa Monica Beach Viewing
10,000Santa Monica Pier
Upcoming Matches
Getting Around
While You're Here
Where football is experienced
Stadiums
SoFi Stadium
WC2026 venue, NFL home
Rose Bowl
1994 World Cup final venue
BMO Stadium
LAFC home, downtown
Fan Culture
LA football culture is growing, driven by Latino communities and expanding MLS presence. Major tournaments draw massive crowds.
Soccer neighborhoods
Where football happens in Los Angeles
Upcoming matches in Los Angeles
LA Galaxy vs New York City FC
Major League Soccer
Mon
10:00 PM
Defining clubs
LA Galaxy
Dignity Health Sports Park, MLS founding club
LAFC
BMO Stadium, downtown presence
Local teams
Browse all teams
Watching hubs
Strong watching culture
When matches happen, these places fill.
International tournament host
Football activity here is centered on major tournaments.
2
Stadiums
1
Club
2
Fan Homes
1
Competition
Match Calendar
League Season
MLS runs March through October with playoffs in November.
Continental Nights
Concacaf Champions Cup brings occasional continental competition.
Tournaments
WC2026 will include the final at SoFi Stadium. The city has World Cup hosting pedigree.
Global Football Map
Los Angeles rewards events. When global football arrives, LA delivers spectacle. The city is preparing for its biggest football moment since 1994.
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