SoFi Stadium to Host 2026 World Cup Matches

Full schedule of games at Inglewood venue announced

Apr. 1, 2026 at 5:16pm

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Six teams have now qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and two of those teams will play matches at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California this summer. The full schedule of games at the Inglewood venue has been announced, with fans eagerly anticipating the high-stakes matchups.

Why it matters

SoFi Stadium is one of the premier soccer venues in the United States, having hosted the 2022 Super Bowl. The 2026 World Cup is a major international sporting event, and the matches played at SoFi will draw global attention to the Inglewood community.

The details

Bosnia and Herzegovina stunned four-time champion Italy in a penalty shootout after 120 minutes of chaos and drama to secure one of the six World Cup berths. The other teams that have qualified to play at SoFi Stadium are still to be determined as the qualifying process continues.

  • The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place this summer.

The players

Bosnia and Herzegovina

A national soccer team that qualified for the 2026 World Cup after defeating Italy in a penalty shootout.

Italy

A four-time World Cup champion that was upset by Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup qualifying.

SoFi Stadium

A state-of-the-art sports and entertainment venue located in Inglewood, California that will host several matches during the 2026 World Cup.

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What’s next

The remaining World Cup qualifying matches will determine which other teams will join Bosnia and Herzegovina in playing at SoFi Stadium this summer.

The takeaway

The 2026 World Cup matches at SoFi Stadium will bring global attention and excitement to the Inglewood community, showcasing the venue's world-class facilities and the community's passion for the sport of soccer.