One month to go until the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Los Angeles: Here's what you need to know
- On Tuesday, the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee held a media event at the Inglewood venue, designated as "Los Angeles Stadium," to detail operations, transportation, and fan engagement plans for the tournament.
- The 2026 World Cup, expected to be the tournament's largest with 104 matches, will bring eight games to the venue, headlined by the United States opener against Paraguay on June 12.
- With limited parking at SoFi Stadium ranging from $12 to $102, organizers encourage using Metro transit for $3.50 roundtrip and advise fans to arrive early to navigate security lines and the clear bag policy.
- Ten fan zones will operate across the region from June 18 to July 19, offering free admission at four locations while others like Venice Beach and Burbank require paid tickets ranging from $5 to $25 per day.
- The 70,240-seat SoFi Stadium, which opened in 2020, will serve as a World Cup venue and later host the opening ceremony and swimming competitions for the 2028 Olympics.
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