Los Angeles will host eight FIFA World Cup matches in summer 2026, which is just around the corner, so LAist has partnered with our public radio partners in Kansas (where matches also will be played) to catch you up on what you need to know ahead of time.

First, L.A. is just one of 16 cities hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which for the first time will be staged across three different countries: Canada, Mexico and the U.S.

The tournament will start in Mexico City, but L.A. will be the first U.S. city to host a match. The U.S. Men's National Team will play its first game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on June 12.

L.A.'s last match will be a quarterfinal July 10. In between, the city will host six more games and be the site of World Cup celebrations and viewings. In total, the World Cup wi

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