Los Angeles to host eight 2026 World Cup matches including USA vs Paraguay opener

Los Angeles Stadium will host eight matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beginning with the United States taking on Paraguay on June 12 (9 p.m. ET) in what is one of the most anticipated group-stage fixtures on American soil.

The venue — home to the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers — will stage five group-stage games in total. Iran face New Zealand on June 15 (9 p.m. ET), followed by Switzerland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 18 (3 p.m. ET), Belgium vs. Iran on June 21 (3 p.m. ET), and USA vs. Türkiye on June 25 (10 p.m. ET).

The knockout rounds then arrive in Los Angeles. A Round of 32 fixture between the Group A second-place side and the Group B second-place side is scheduled for June 28, with a second last-32 tie — Group H winner vs. Group J second place — set for July 2 (3 p.m. ET). The city’s involvement in the tournament concludes with a quarterfinal on July 10 (12 p.m. ET).

The 2026 World Cup spans 16 host cities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, running from June 11 to July 19. The final will be held at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with all 104 matches taking place across the three co-host nations.