LA World Cup 2026 SoFi Tickets: USMNT, Belgium, QF Match

The Eight World Cup 2026 Matches at SoFi Stadium

Eight matches across June 12 through July 10. Five group games, two Round of 32, and one quarter-final.

• Fri Jun 12 · 16:00 PT (20:00 ET / 00:00+1 UTC) · United States vs Paraguay — Group D opener. The USMNT's first World Cup 2026 match, the day after the tournament opens in Mexico City. The host-nation matchday — Stars and Stripes everywhere in Inglewood.
• Sun Jun 14 · 18:00 PT · Iran vs New Zealand — Group G. Iran enter at FIFA #21; New Zealand return to the World Cup after 16 years.
• Wed Jun 17 · 12:00 PT · Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina — Group B. Switzerland's marquee Group B fixture vs the Bosnian playoff side.
• Sun Jun 21 · 12:00 PT · Belgium vs Iran — Group G top-spot decider. See our Belgium tactical preview. The match likely decides Group G winner.
• Wed Jun 24 · 19:00 PT (22:00 ET / 02:00+1 UTC) · Türkiye vs United States — Group D matchday 3. Late-night kickoff for east-coast viewers; the closer that decides Group D top spot. See our Group D preview and USMNT tactical preview.
• Sun Jun 28 · 12:00 PT · Round of 32. Group B runner-up vs Group A runner-up. The first SoFi knockout match.
• Thu Jul 2 · 12:00 PT · Round of 32. Group H winner vs Group J runner-up. The second SoFi knockout match.
• Fri Jul 10 · 19:00 ET (16:00 PT, 23:00 UTC) · Quarter-final. The winner of one of the four Round of 16 brackets. Highest-demand SoFi match after the USMNT opener.

How to Buy World Cup 2026 Tickets at SoFi Stadium

FIFA Tickets for SoFi Stadium are sold exclusively through FIFA's official portal at FIFA.com/tickets. The buying timeline parallels every other host venue:

• Phase 1 (closed) — Random Selection Draw, late 2025. Fans applied; winners notified February 2026.
• Phase 2 (closed) — Visa Presale, March 2026. Visa cardholder priority window.
• Phase 3 (open through May 2026) — FIFA Last Minute Sales Phase (also called Last Available Tickets). Rolling Tuesday drops. Sign up for FIFA email alerts. The June 12 USMNT opener is the highest-demand SoFi inventory.
• Phase 4 (open) — FIFA Resale Marketplace (formal name: FIFA Official Resale Platform). Original buyers list at controlled prices. The only safe secondary market.
• Phase 5 (June onwards) — Last-mile release. 24-72 hours before each match, FIFA may release additional inventory.

Per-account limit: 4 tickets per match (8 for Hospitality). Identity verification at the gate matches the passport/ID used at purchase.

How Much Are SoFi Stadium World Cup 2026 Tickets?

FIFA's four standard categories at SoFi for group games:

• Cat 4 — upper bowl behind the goals. From US$80 for group games (Iran vs New Zealand), US$120 for the USMNT opener. Best budget option.
• Cat 3 — upper bowl sidelines. From US$120 for low-demand group games, US$200 for the USMNT opener.
• Cat 2 — lower bowl behind the goals or upper bowl near halfway. From US$240 for low-demand games, US$340 for the USMNT opener.
• Cat 1 — premium standard, lower bowl sideline near halfway. From US$420 for low-demand group games, US$580 for the USMNT opener, US$1,500+ for the quarter-final.

Hospitality tiers (Pavilion, Trophy Lounge, Champions Club) start at US$3,500 for group games and US$8,000+ for the quarter-final. Champions Club at the quarter-final crosses US$15,000+.

Highest-demand SoFi matches in price terms: (1) USMNT vs Paraguay opener, (2) Türkiye vs USA closer, (3) July 10 quarter-final, (4) Belgium vs Iran (international supporter draw). Lowest-demand: Iran vs New Zealand and Switzerland vs Bosnia.

How Do I Get to SoFi Stadium from LAX or Downtown LA?

From LAX (Los Angeles International Airport). Three options:

• Metro K Line via LAX Metro Connector (2024). The newly-opened LAX Metro Connector connects LAX directly to Metro rail. Take the connector to Aviation/Century Station, transfer to the K Line south to Downtown Inglewood Station. About 30 minutes total. From Downtown Inglewood, a 10-minute matchday shuttle runs to SoFi. Total cost $1.75 (Metro fare). The most reliable option.
• Rideshare (Uber / Lyft). 4 miles, 15-30 minutes depending on traffic. Typically $25-50. Drop-off zones at SoFi are tightly controlled on match days — use the designated rideshare lot.
• Driving. 4 miles on the 105 East and 405 North. Match-day parking at SoFi requires a pre-purchased pass through Ticketmaster — same-day cash parking is not available.

From Downtown LA. Take the Metro E Line to Pico Station, transfer to the K Line south to Downtown Inglewood, then matchday shuttle. About 40 minutes total. The K Line is preferable to driving (the 110 + 105 routes get heavily congested 90 minutes before kickoff).

From Santa Monica. Bus or rideshare to Pico/E Line, then K Line south. About 60 minutes via rail. Driving via 10 East + 405 South takes 45-60 minutes off-peak but 90+ minutes on match days.

Where Should I Stay for World Cup 2026 Matches at SoFi?

Four neighbourhood tiers:

• Santa Monica. 9 miles from SoFi via 405 / Metro E Line. Beach access, Third Street Promenade, walkable restaurants. Peak rates US$300-600/night. Best for international visitors mixing matchdays with sightseeing.
• Downtown LA (around the Arts District / South Park). Direct K Line + E Line rail access to SoFi. Walking distance to LA Live and probable FIFA Fan Festival site. US$250-450/night. Best for multi-day visits with multiple SoFi matches.
• Manhattan Beach / Hermosa Beach. 6 miles from SoFi, walkable beach + restaurant scene. US$280-480/night. Best for fans wanting beach atmosphere off matchdays.
• Inglewood / LAX area airport hotels. Closest to SoFi, often with shuttle service. US$180-300/night. Limited dining and zero nightlife — base-of-operations for fly-in / fly-out visitors.

For fans on the USMNT supporter circuit (June 12 opener + June 24 closer), the K Line + E Line corridor — Downtown LA or LAX-area hotels — gives the best access. Santa Monica adds a 30-minute commute but is the more enjoyable base for non-matchday hours.

Why SoFi Is the Easiest Stadium Climate at World Cup 2026

SoFi Stadium is the only indoor / climate-controlled venue of the 16 host stadiums. The fixed translucent ETFE roof admits natural light but blocks rain, wind, and heat. The interior is air-conditioned to a constant 21-23°C (70-73°F) for every match — regardless of whether outside Los Angeles is at the seasonal 28°C peak.

This matters tactically: a Group D matchday-3 game between Türkiye and USA at 19:00 PT in late June would, at any open-air venue, run the risk of heat-stress substitutions or weather-affected pace. At SoFi, the conditions are physically identical to a domestic indoor friendly. Players who cycle through SoFi as part of their group draw arrive at knockouts with measurably less accumulated heat-load than peers at MetLife or Atlanta.

For fans, this means: no rain delays, no sun exposure, no need for sunscreen inside the stadium, no heat-stress risk. The mid-day kickoffs (12:00 PT for Belgium vs Iran on June 21, Switzerland vs Bosnia on June 17) are physically comfortable in a way that mid-day kickoffs at most other venues are not. SoFi's reliability for matchday weather is a real fan advantage.

What to Bring and What to Wear at SoFi for World Cup 2026

What to wear. Indoor stadium = light layers fine year-round. National team kit welcomed. Closed-toe shoes for crowded concourses. No need for sun protection inside.

Bag policy. SoFi follows the standard NFL clear-bag rule: clear plastic bags up to 12"×6"×12" or one-gallon Ziploc bags only. Backpacks, large purses, opaque totes are prohibited. Allow 30+ minutes at security entry for World Cup matches.

Cash vs cashless. SoFi is largely cashless — Apple Pay, Google Pay, and major credit cards work at every stand. No need to bring cash.

What to bring. Charged phone (FIFA Mobile Ticketing app delivers your ticket digitally). Empty water bottle (refill stations inside). Your matching ID (passport or driver's license, must match purchaser name). FIFA tournament programme if pre-ordered.

What Is the Best Matchday Plan for USMNT vs Paraguay at SoFi?

Friday June 12, 16:00 PT kickoff. Friday afternoon LA traffic peaks roughly 15:00-18:00 — exactly during arrival window. Take the K Line, not driving.

• Kickoff − 4 hours (12:00 PT). Leave Santa Monica or Downtown LA. Take the E Line + K Line from Downtown LA, allow 60 minutes including transfers and matchday shuttle.
• Kickoff − 3 hours (13:00 PT). Arrive Downtown Inglewood Station. Matchday shuttle to SoFi (10 minutes).
• Kickoff − 2 hours (14:00 PT). Stadium gates open. Security clear-bag check 10-30 minutes. Concourse food and bars open.
• Kickoff − 90 minutes. Pre-match entertainment begins. National anthems 15 minutes before kickoff.
• Kickoff at 16:00 PT. Mobile data slow — pre-load tickets and any apps.
• Final whistle + 60 minutes. Allow at least 60 minutes to get back to Downtown Inglewood Station via shuttle. K Line trains run every 5 minutes during peak exit.

Pre-game USMNT supporters' bars in LA. The Federal Bar (North Hollywood), The Den on Sunset, Bar Lubitsch (West Hollywood). For the June 12 opener, expect packed venues hours before kickoff.

Watch Parties: LA Bars and the Fan Festival

FIFA Fan Festival LA — the official free public viewing site — will be confirmed by FIFA in late May. Historical precedent: LA Live (next to Crypto.com Arena downtown) or Grand Park near City Hall. Both have hosted comparable major tournament fan zones. Free entry, all 104 matches screened, but expect long entry lines for high-demand sessions like the USMNT openers.

Independent supporters' bars by region:

• USMNT. The Federal Bar (North Hollywood), The Den on Sunset, Bar Lubitsch (West Hollywood), Tony's Saloon (Arts District).
• Mexican. Mas Malo (Downtown), Casa Vega (Sherman Oaks), Tito's Tacos (Culver City). Mexico's tournament starts June 11 in Mexico City — see our Mexico tactical preview.
• Brazilian. Café Brasil (Culver City), Bossa Nova (Beverly Hills, multiple locations).
• Korean. Koreatown is the biggest concentration outside Seoul — Beer Belly, The Prince, Café 8 stay open match-late.
• Iranian. Sunset Boulevard / Westwood "Tehrangeles" district has the largest Iranian diaspora in the US. June 21 Belgium vs Iran will pack every Iranian restaurant from Westwood to Beverly Hills.

Bottom Line

SoFi Stadium is the West Coast hub of the 2026 World Cup. Eight matches, the USMNT host-nation opener, the Türkiye vs USA Group D closer, Belgium vs Iran, and a July 10 quarter-final. Tickets through FIFA.com/tickets only. The K Line + E Line corridor from Downtown LA or LAX is the most reliable transit. Santa Monica or Downtown LA are the best accommodation neighbourhoods for non-matchday LA hours. Indoor climate-controlled venue means no weather risk on any matchday.

For wider tournament context, see our top-five title favourites, the Group D preview covering the USMNT, Paraguay, Türkiye and Australia, and the USMNT tactical preview.