2026 FIFA World Cup in California: Full Match Schedule, Teams, and Stadium Info
California will be one of the key hosts of the FIFA World Cup in 2026, with matches scheduled in Los Angeles at SoFi Stadium and in the Bay Area at Levi’s Stadium. Below is a complete breakdown of the confirmed teams, match dates, and stadium information based on the official World Cup draw.
California’s World Cup matches will feature nations like the United States, Paraguay, Iran, New Zealand, Switzerland, Belgium, and several playoff winners still to be determined.
California’s World Cup matches will feature nations like the United States, Paraguay, Iran, New Zealand, Switzerland, Belgium, and several playoff winners still to be determined.
Los Angeles – SoFi Stadium
SoFi Stadium will host eight matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including two games featuring the United States Men’s National Team, high-profile group stage matchups, and knockout-round fixtures.
SoFi Stadium Match Schedule
June 12, 2026: United States vs Paraguay
June 15, 2026: Iran vs New Zealand
June 18, 2026: Switzerland vs Winner of UEFA Playoff A
June 21, 2026: Belgium vs Iran
June 25, 2026: United States vs Winner of UEFA Playoff C
June 28, 2026: Round of 32 (teams TBD)
July 2, 2026: Round of 32 (teams TBD)
July 10, 2026: Quarterfinal match (teams TBD)
Nations playing in Los Angeles include the United States, Paraguay, Iran, New Zealand, Switzerland, Belgium, and additional European nations depending on playoff results.
Bay Area – Levi’s Stadium
Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara will host six matches, including five group-stage games and one Round of 32 matchup.
Levi’s Stadium Match Example
June 13, 2026: Qatar vs Switzerland
The remaining group-stage matches will include teams from Groups B, E, F, and H based on FIFA’s regional assignments. One Round of 32 match will also take place in the Bay Area.
2026 World Cup Groups
Group A: Mexico, South Korea, South Africa, Winner UEFA Playoff D
Group B: Canada, Switzerland, Qatar, Winner UEFA Playoff A
Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Scotland, Haiti
Group D: United States, Australia, Paraguay, Winner UEFA Playoff C
Group E: Germany, Ecuador, Ivory Coast, Curaçao
Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia, Winner UEFA Playoff B
Group G: Belgium, Iran, Egypt, New Zealand
Group H: Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, Cabo Verde
Group I: France, Senegal, Norway, Winner FIFA Playoff 2
Group J: Argentina, Austria, Algeria, Jordan
Group K: Portugal, Colombia, Uzbekistan, Winner FIFA Playoff 1
Group L: England, Croatia, Panama, Ghana
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California’s Role – FIFA World Cup Games
Los Angeles and the Bay Area together will host fourteen matches, making California one of the busiest regions in the entire World Cup schedule. With two world-class stadiums and a massive influx of global travelers expected, California will be a major hub for international visitors in June and July 2026.
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