The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins June 11, with California hosting 14 matches across two stadiums. The first California game is USA vs Paraguay on June 12 at Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium).
- California's two venues: Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi) in Inglewood and San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi's) in Santa Clara. - The tournament includes 10 scheduled group matches and four later-stage games, including a quarterfinal on July 10.
- Other notable California matchups include Qatar vs Switzerland, Iran vs New Zealand, and Turkey vs USA. California fans can look forward to a packed schedule of world-class soccer, with the U.S.
men's national team opening their campaign in Inglewood.