FIFA WORLD CUP 2026™ KICKS OFF THIS THURSDAY IN LOS ANGELES
This week marks the start of FIFA World Cup 2026™, featuring the U.S. Men’s National Team Opening Match,
Official FIFA Fan Festival™ Los Angeles, and region-wide activations to start the 39-day tournament.
LOS ANGELES– After years of planning, this week marks the beginning of a historic 39-day FIFA World Cup 2026™ experience in Los Angeles, highlighted by the U.S. Men’s National Team Opening Match on Friday June, 12, the Official FIFA Fan Festival™ Los Angeles on June 11-14 and dozens of events designed to unite fans from around the world as the tournament begins in Los Angeles.
Fans are encouraged to celebrate the opening week of the tournament at theOfficial FIFA Fan Festival™ Los Angeles, taking place June 11–14 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum at Exposition Park. Tickets are just $10, and children 12 and under are free. For four days, the historic Coliseum will transform into the largest public FIFA World Cup™ celebration in Los Angeles bringing together fans from across the region and around the world to experience live match broadcasts, musical performances by STEVE AOKI, NORMANI, DEORRO, SICKICK, LOS LOBOS, CAPITAL CITIES, DJ RAVIDRUMS and more, immersive fan activations, live match broadcasts, international food offerings, and the unmatched energy of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ atmosphere.
Opening Week Highlights Across Los Angeles
June 10:
- United States Countdown Concert — Crypto.com Arena
June 11:
- Opening Day – Official FIFA Fan Festival™ Los Angeles
- Daily highlights include a live broadcast of Mexico vs. South Africa and performances by Los Lobos, Deorro, and MADDS.
- Adidas Home of Soccer — BMO Stadium
June 12:
- USA vs. Paraguay FIFA World Cup 2026™ Match — Los Angeles Stadium
- Day 2 – Official FIFA Fan Festival™ Los Angeles
- Daily highlights include a live broadcast of Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina and USA vs. Paraguay and performances by Steve Aoki and DJ Ravidrums.
June 13:
- Day 3 – Official FIFA Fan Festival™ Los Angeles
- Daily highlights include a live broadcast of Brazil vs. Morocco and Haiti vs. Scotland, and performances by Capital Cities and KNOLLDOLL.
June 14:
- Day 4 – Official FIFA Fan Festival™ Los Angeles
- Daily highlights include a live broadcast of Germany vs. Curaçao and Netherlands vs. Japan, and performances by Sickick and Normani.
Ongoing Experiences:
- USA Soccer House — Open through June 26
- Los Angeles Stadium Tours — Open through July 9
- Fútbol Is Life: Animated Sportraits by Lyndon J. Barrois, Sr. at LACMA — Open through July 12
- Game On! Science, Sports & Play at California Science Center — Open through August 15
Official Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zones will activate throughout the tournament, including:
- June 18-21: The Original Farmers Market
- June 20: City of Downey
- June 25-28: The Heart of the City: Los Angeles Union Station
- July 2-5: Hansen Dam Lake
- July 4-5: LA County’s Earvin “Magic” Johnson Park
- July 9-11: Los Angeles County Whittier Narrows
- July 10-11: Venice Beach
- July 14-15 & July 18-19: Fairplex
- July 14-15 & July 18-19: West Harbor
- July 18-19: Downtown Burbank
Match broadcasts will be available on both Fox and Telemundo for the Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zones, enabling fans to experience live match coverage throughout the tournament. Check the Fan Zone locations for the specific feeds being broadcasted.
Fans can plan their transportation to Los Angeles Stadium and the Official FIFA Fan Festival™ Los Angeles using Metro. Plan your trip at Metro.net.
Fans are encouraged to explore the full schedule of events, match listings, and all Know Before You Go information, by visiting losangelesfwc26.com.
