SoFi Stadium to host World Cup matches in 2026

It was announced on Thursday that L.A. has been selected as one of the host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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SoFi Stadium will play host to at least one match during the event in four years

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SoFi Stadium will play host to at least one match during the event in four years

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which is the biggest World Cup in history.

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The field will be expanded to 48 teams, with 80 total matches being played.

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– Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) – Boston (Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass) – Dallas (AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas) – Guadalajara

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– Houston (NRG Stadium) – Kansas City (GEHA Field Arrowhead Stadium) – Los Angeles (SoFi Stadium in Inglewood) – Mexico City

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– Miami (Hard Rock Stadium) – Monterrey – New York / New Jersey (MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.) – Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field)

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– San Francisco Bay Area (Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara) – Seattle (Lumen Field) – Toronto – Vancouver

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