Los Angeles World Cup 2026: The Fan's Complete Guide

Los Angeles doesn't do anything small. Six matches at SoFi Stadium between June 13 and July 10, including a quarterfinal. Tens of thousands of fans arriving from every corner of the world. This is the city's moment, and it knows it.

Whether you've got tickets or you're here for the atmosphere, here's everything you need to know.

Which Matches Are Being Played in Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is one of the busiest host cities in the tournament, with six matches at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood:

June 13 — USA vs Paraguay (Group Stage)
June 16 — Iran vs New Zealand (Group Stage)
June 21 — Belgium vs Iran (Group Stage)
June 26 — USA vs Turkey (Group Stage)
July 3 — Round of 32
July 10 — Quarterfinal

The group stage opens strong with the USA on home turf against Paraguay – expect that to be one of the loudest atmospheres of the tournament. If you're planning multiple matches, the June 13 opener and the July 10 quarterfinal are the two not to miss.

Where Are the Matches Played?

All Los Angeles matches are held at SoFi Stadium, 1001 Stadium Dr, Inglewood, CA 90301 – about 3 miles from LAX.

It's the most expensive stadium ever built: $5 billion, opened in 2020, and it shows. The roof covers all 70,240 seats without fully enclosing the structure, so you get shade and airflow – important in the LA summer heat. The videoboard is one of the largest in the world. There's nothing quite like it.

Getting there: Metro K Line runs directly to the stadium (Inglewood/Harbor Gateway Transit Center stop). On match days, driving is a headache – use public transport or book rideshare in advance.

How to Get Tickets

Official tickets are sold through FIFA's ticketing portal at fifa.com/tickets. Resale is also available through authorised platforms like StubHub and SeatGeek – prices will be high, especially for the quarterfinal and USA matches.

A few practical notes: tickets are mobile-only, linked to your FIFA account. Make sure your phone is charged and has roaming or a local SIM sorted before matchday. The USA vs Paraguay opener on June 13 will be one of the hardest tickets in the city – resale prices will reflect that.

Where to Buy Official Merchandise

If you want official tournament gear – shirts, scarves, posters, the works – there are several dedicated stores across LA:

The Bloc — 700 W 7th St, Downtown LA (Mon-Fri: 11am-9pm, Sat: 10am-9pm, Sun: 11am-7pm)

Ovation Hollywood — 6801 Hollywood Blvd (Daily: 10am-10pm)

Grand Central Market — 301 S Broadway, Downtown (Daily: 8am-9pm)

Third Street Promenade — 1427 Third Street Promenade, Suite 101, Santa Monica (Mon-Sat: 10am-9pm, Sun: 12pm-7pm) — open through July 31

Del Amo Fashion Center — 3525 W Carson St, Torrance (Mon-Sat: 10am-9pm, Sun: 11am-7pm)

Manhattan Village — 1200 Rosecrans Ave, Manhattan Beach (Mon-Sat: 10am-8pm, Sun: 12pm-6pm)

The Hollywood and Santa Monica locations are the most convenient if you're doing sightseeing in between. Grand Central Market is worth a visit on its own – more on that below.

What to Do Between Matches

This is where most fans get it wrong. They fly in, go to the game, go back to the hotel, repeat. LA rewards the fans who actually explore it.

Here's the thing about Los Angeles: it doesn't have one centre. It's a city of neighbourhoods – each one completely different, each one worth at least a few hours. The places below aren't just tourist stops. They're the backbone of what LA actually is, and they're all part of the TravelVerse football fan routes through the city.

Hollywood Walk of Fame – Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood. The stars embedded in the pavement stretch for nearly 2 miles. It's overwhelming, chaotic, and completely unlike anywhere else. Go for the energy, not the celebrities.

Santa Monica Pier – Ocean Ave at Colorado Ave, Santa Monica. The end of Route 66. A working pier with a small amusement park, the Pacific at the end of it, and sunsets that make you understand why people move here. Get there an hour before sunset.

Rodeo Drive – Beverly Hills. Even if you're not shopping, it's worth walking. Two blocks of the most concentrated luxury retail in the world, backed up against actual residential streets. The contrast is pure LA.

SoFi Stadium – Beyond matchday, the stadium precinct around Hollywood Park has restaurants, bars and public space. If you're in Inglewood between games, it's worth spending time in the area.

Grand Central Market – 301 S Broadway, Downtown. One of the oldest food halls in the city, going since 1917. Dozens of vendors, proper LA street food, zero tourist markup. Better lunch than anywhere near the stadium.

Explore LA Like a Real Fan

Los Angeles has more football history than most people realise. The 1994 World Cup was played here – Rose Bowl, Pasadena – and it's still the highest-attended tournament in history. That history is still here, built into the city, and most fans arriving this summer won't know where to look for it.

TravelVerse has built dedicated fan routes through Los Angeles that connect the tournament to the city's actual football history: the stadiums, the fan zones, the history, the neighbourhoods that matter. Routes built specifically around what's happening this summer, for fans who want more than a matchday and a hotel room.

If you've got a day between matches and you want to see the city the way football fans see it, that's what we're here for.

Explore TravelVerse fan tours in Los Angeles

Practical Info

Weather: June – July in LA means 75-85°F (24-30°C), almost zero rain, strong sun. Bring sunscreen to outdoor events. SoFi is covered so the stadium itself is fine.

Getting around: LA is car-first but Metro is genuinely useful for the stadium. For Hollywood, Santa Monica and Beverly Hills, rideshare is easiest. Renting a car is worth it if you're doing multiple cities.

Time zone: Pacific Time (PT) — UTC-7 during the tournament.

LA Fan Zone: The official Fan Fest is held at Exposition Park, adjacent to the Natural History Museum and the California Science Center. Free entry, all matches screened live, entertainment and food throughout the tournament.