Los Angeles will host eight matches at SoFi Stadium, including a quarter-final, making it one of the biggest hubs of World Cup 2026. The city of stars will be buzzing for five weeks, with fans from all over the world, a huge fan festival, and some of the best football on the planet.

SoFi Stadium is in Inglewood, about 20 minutes from LAX airport, and it is the most expensive stadium ever built. Here is the complete fan guide to Los Angeles at World Cup 2026.

The stadium: SoFi

SoFi Stadium opened in 2020 and cost more than $5 billion, making it the most expensive stadium in history. It is the home of the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers, and it has a translucent roof, a giant oval video board called the Oculus, and room for 70,000 fans.

For the World Cup, SoFi will host matches in Groups B, D and G, plus a Round of 32 game, a Round of 16 game, and a quarter-final. The quarter-final will be one of the biggest games of the tournament, and tickets are among the most expensive in the whole World Cup.

The stadium is a marvel. The roof lets in natural light while protecting fans from the sun, the pitch is natural grass, and the atmosphere for a World Cup game will be electric.

Matches in Los Angeles

Los Angeles will host eight matches, more than most host cities. The group games include teams from Groups B, D and G, which means fans could see the USA, Canada and Switzerland playing in Los Angeles. The knockout games, including the quarter-final, will feature some of the best teams in the tournament.

The quarter-final is the highlight. The winners of the Round of 16 ties will meet at SoFi, with a place in the semi-final at stake. It will be one of the most watched games of the tournament.

For fans attending group games, the atmosphere will still be superb. SoFi is designed for big events, and the mix of local fans and travelling supporters will make every game feel like a festival.

Getting there

SoFi Stadium is in Inglewood, in the Los Angeles metro area. The best way to get there is the Metro Rail: the K Line connects to the stadium area, and shuttle buses run from the nearest stations on match days. From downtown Los Angeles, the journey takes about 45 minutes by public transport.

From LAX, the stadium is a 20-minute drive, or about 40 minutes by public transport. If you are flying in for a game, allow plenty of time, and plan to arrive at least two hours before kickoff.

Driving is possible, but Los Angeles traffic is famous, and parking at the stadium is expensive and limited. Public transport is strongly recommended, and rideshares are available, although surge pricing can be steep after the game.

Where to stay and what to do

The best areas to stay in Los Angeles are Hollywood, West Hollywood and Santa Monica, all well connected by public transport and full of hotels, restaurants and nightlife. Inglewood itself has fewer hotels, so most fans will stay elsewhere in the city and travel to the stadium on match days.

Los Angeles has endless things to do: the beaches of Santa Monica and Venice, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Griffith Observatory, and a food scene that ranges from taco trucks to fine dining. The FIFA Fan Festival will be held in a central location, with giant screens, live music and food vendors, and it is free to enter.

For fans on a budget, Los Angeles is a mid-range host city, with daily costs of around $150 to $220 per person. Hotels are the biggest cost, so book early and consider staying outside the most touristy areas.