LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles is the second-largest city in the United States, with a Greater Los Angeles metro population of about 12.9 million. World Cup 2026 matches are held at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood (renamed Los Angeles Stadium, ~70,000 seats, opened 2020), home to the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, both of the NFL. The venue stages eight matches, including the United States' opening match on 12 June and one quarterfinal. The city also hosts MLS clubs LA Galaxy and LAFC. SoFi staged Super Bowl LVI and will host the 2028 Olympics opening ceremony. Los Angeles International (LAX) is an American Airlines hub. June weather is Mediterranean and dry, 20-26 °C.