Football World Cup 2026
The Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood
June 10, 2026 – 6:24 p.mReading time: 2 minutes
The SoFi Stadium in Inglewood near Los Angeles is one of the venues for the 2026 World Cup. It is one of the most modern arenas in the world.
During the tournament, the arena will be called the Los Angeles Stadium because, according to FIFA regulations, promotional names must be avoided. With its modern design, it is one of the most striking stadiums at the World Cup. It has a capacity of around 70,000 seats. Depending on the sources, the stated spectator capacities of the stadiums may vary.
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The stadium opened in 2020 and is the home of the NFL teams Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers. With construction costs of around five billion US dollars, it is considered one of the most expensive stadiums in the world.
These World Cup games will take place at Houston Stadium:
- Group D: USA vs. Paraguay (June 12)
- Group G: Iran vs. New Zealand (June 15)
- Group B: Switzerland vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina (June 18)
- Group G: Belgium vs. Iran (June 21)
- Group D: Türkiye vs. USA (June 25)
- Round of 16: Second Group A vs. Second Group B (28.6.)
- Round of 16: First Group H vs. Second Group J (2.7.)
- Quarterfinals (July 10)
World Cup 2026: Modern architecture and technology
SoFi Stadium features a wide-span roof that extends over the stadium and portions of the concourse. Under this roof is a ring-shaped video cube that displays information about the playing field. Since its opening, the stadium has been regularly used for major sporting and entertainment events.
In addition to American football, the stadium has also established itself as a venue for soccer. In recent years, Gold Cup and Copa América games have taken place there. International club games have also been played in the arena.