Los Angeles, California is one of the 11 US host cities for the FIFA World Cup 2026, with all matches played at SoFi Stadium. The venue will host 8 matches.
- Stadium
- SoFi Stadium
- Capacity
- 70,240 seats
- State
- California (CA)
- NFL tenant
- LA Rams / LA Chargers
- Matches
- 8 (includes knockout round)
About SoFi Stadium
Newest US venue (opened 2020). $5.5B cost — most expensive stadium ever built.
SoFi Stadium is the newest US World Cup venue (opened September 2020). Cost: $5.5 billion — the most expensive stadium ever built. Has a translucent ETFE roof and a 70,000-seat capacity that can expand to 100,000 for special events.
Getting to Los Angeles
- Airport: LAX, served by Metro Crenshaw/LAX line direct to SoFi.
- Public transit: Metro K Line stops near SoFi.
- Walking distance: Intuit Dome (LA Clippers' new home), Hollywood Park casino, YouTube Theater.
What to know about California
California has the USPS abbreviation CA. Learn more about California on our state page.
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How many matches will Los Angeles host?
Los Angeles hosts 8 matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, all at SoFi Stadium.
What stadium will Los Angeles use?
SoFi Stadium, the home of the LA Rams / LA Chargers (NFL). Capacity: 70,240.
What state is Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles is in California (USPS code: CA).