An impressive aerial overview of SoFi Stadium displaying its massive futuristic translucent canopy roof.
- Host city
- Inglewood, United States
- Regular use
- SoFi Stadium is shared by the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, while also hosting concerts, major finals, ceremonies, and global entertainment events.
SoFi Stadium
Los Angeles Stadium
Los Angeles Stadium is confirmed for eight 2026 World Cup matches. It hosts USA v Paraguay on 12 June as the United States opener, six additional matches including two Round of 32 fixtures, and a quarter-final on 10 July.
SoFi Stadium is located in Inglewood, Los Angeles, and is one of the most expensive and visually advanced venues in the 2026 World Cup. Its defining feature is a huge translucent canopy that covers the stadium, surrounding plaza, and connected event spaces while allowing natural light into the complex. Usually home to the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, SoFi has quickly become a signature venue for Super Bowls, concerts, international football, and future Olympic events. For 2026, it matters because it hosts the United States' opening match and a quarter-final, making Los Angeles one of the tournament's headline markets. The stadium blends sport, entertainment, architecture, and Hollywood-scale presentation, offering fans a match-day environment that feels more like a global event campus than a traditional football ground.
Opened in 2020, SoFi Stadium rapidly became one of the United States' leading major-event venues. It hosted Super Bowl LVI in 2022 and the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup final, where Mexico beat Panama in front of a record soccer crowd for the stadium. The venue is also scheduled to host 2028 Los Angeles Olympic events, including ceremonies and swimming. Built with a vast canopy and event district around it, SoFi represents the newest generation of American stadium design and entertainment-led sports infrastructure.