Los AngelesWorld Cup 2026

MATCHES

WHAT IS PLAYED HERE

GROUP STAGEUSA, Belgium/Iran, and New Zealand group-stage fixtures

KNOCKOUTSMultiple R32, R16, and Quarterfinal matches

See the full WC2026 match schedule for exact dates and kickoff times. Visit the tickets guide for how to buy at face value for these fixtures.

GETTING THERE

ARRIVAL & TRANSPORT

LAX is the primary hub; Burbank (BUR), Long Beach (LGB), and Ontario (ONT) serve domestic. The new LAX/Metro Transit Center K Line connects LAX to Inglewood/SoFi in ≈15 min — use it. Traffic on the 405 and 110 is genuinely bad; budget 90 minutes for any cross-city trip.

For intercity travel between Los Angeles and other host cities, see the city-to-city travel guide.

WHERE TO STAY

NEIGHBORHOODS

Inglewood and El Segundo for stadium proximity; DTLA for the cheapest Metro-connected base; Santa Monica for beach at $400+/night. Koreatown offers strong value and subway access.

For price ranges and booking strategy across all 16 host cities, see the WC2026 accommodation guide. Budget breakdown at what it costs to attend.

FAN ZONES

WHERE FANS GATHER

Official fan activations expected at Exposition Park and Grand Park downtown. Unofficial watch crowds will gather in Santa Monica and along Sunset.

See the complete WC2026 fan zones guide for all 16 cities and what to expect at FIFA Fan Festivals.

LOCAL TIPS

WHAT TO KNOW

A car helps outside match-day, but Uber is fine. Sun is strong even when overcast — wear SPF. Restaurant tipping 18–20%. Marijuana is legal but not in public.

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