LA Welcomes the Beautiful Game: World Cup 2026 Matches Announced Following Final Draw

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Los Angeles Tourism is pleased to share the results of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw, which has confirmed teams and match schedule for SoFi Stadium – including a chance to see Wales or Northern Ireland in LA if they qualify. The City of Angels will host eight tournament matches, including the highly anticipated opening match for the U.S. team on 12 June against Paraguay. Here is the full schedule:

  • USA vs PARAGUAY – Friday 12 June 2026 at 18:00 PT
  • IRAN vs NEW ZEALAND – Monday 15 June 2026 at 18:00 PT
  • SWITZERLAND vs ITA/NIR/WAL/BIH – Thursday 18 June 2026 at 12:00 PT
  • BELGIUM vs IRAN – Sunday 21 June 2026 at 12:00 PT
  • TUR/ROU/SVK/KOS vs USA – Thursday 25 June 2026 at 19:00 PT
  • Round of 32 – Sunday 28 June 2026 at 12:00 PT,
  • Round of 32 – Thursday 2 July 2026 at 12:00 PT
  • Quarter-Finals – Friday 10 July 2026 at 12:00 PT

As the global gateway to the West Coast, Los Angeles is the ideal starting point for fans planning their World Cup journey. Visitors can take in the electric atmosphere of SoFi Stadium, explore LA’s vibrant soccer community across clubs like LAFC, LA Galaxy, and Angel City FC, and immerse themselves in the city’s multicultural neighborhoods. From beachside stays in Venice and Marina del Rey to walkable hubs like Koreatown, Hollywood and Downtown LA, Los Angeles offers world-class dining, museums, iconic nightlife and entertainment, and exciting attractions to extend a trip to see the matches into a memorable holiday.

Visitors will also enjoy a wave of new attractions and openings in 2026. Highlights include the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, design-forward hotels like Hotel Lucille and Mama Shelter DTLA, Universal Studios Hollywood’s Fast & Furious Rollercoaster, Noma’s Los Angeles residency, and the return of Dine LA Restaurant Week.

Find more information on the draw and match schedule in the release attached. Additional travel resources, match-day information, and LA experiences can be found here.