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World Cup 2026: Your LA guide
L.A. is one of 16 cities across North America hosting games in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The championship series is June 11 to July 19, 2026.
What you need to know about the games, tickets, teams and timing for the upcoming eight World Cup matches coming to Los Angeles. Opening match here is June 12, 2026.
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Fans have until Jan. 13 to enter the draw for a chance to buy tickets. Results will be announced in February. -
Los Angeles will host eight matches for the global tournament at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. We've got details to all the L.A. games.
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From the path for the U.S. and other host countries to President Trump's first-ever FIFA Peace Prize.
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With massive crowds expected, the city’s building its own high speed network to avoid Wi-Fi logjams.
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The FIFA president addressed outrage over ticket prices for the World Cup. Several matches will be played in L.A. in the summer. -
FIFA said it would sell a limited number of $60 tickets to the World Cup, including for the final — but only for supporters of qualified teams.
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Metro's neighborhood transit guide of things to do, places to eat, and how to get around Los Angeles during visits for World Cup 2026.
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The best places to get a pint in L.A., according to a Brit.
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FIFA launched the first window of regular ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday. Brace yourself: because they may not be easy to get — or cheap.
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If you end up being accepted to help with anything from fan operations to team services, you’ll get an official uniform and certificate.
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