Your nearest host is Los Angeles — 4 hr drive south on I-15, or 1 hr flight LAS → LAX. Many Vegas fans road-trip — book SoFi parking well in advance.
The three host nations every fan wants to follow. Save the dates — these are the fixtures that anchor the group stage.
Group A — opens the tournament at Estadio Azteca
South Africa· Estadio Azteca
South Korea· Estadio Akron
Czech Republic· Estadio Azteca
Group B — split between Toronto and Vancouver
Bosnia-Herzegovina· BMO Field
Qatar· BC Place
Switzerland· BC Place
Group D — opens in Los Angeles, knockouts likely on the East Coast
Paraguay· SoFi Stadium
Australia· Lumen Field
Turkey· SoFi StadiumThe fixtures closest to Nevada.
USAVSParaguay
IranVS
New ZealandEverything between your front door in Nevada and your seat at SoFi Stadium.
Metro K Line from LAX area → Downtown Inglewood station (15 min, drops near SoFi). Or rideshare from LAX (15-30 min depending on traffic).
SoFi has limited parking — most fans rideshare. Surge pricing post-match is brutal; pre-book.
Warm, dry, 22–28°C. June gloom (overcast mornings) is real.
4 hr drive south on I-15, or 1 hr flight LAS → LAX. Many Vegas fans road-trip — book SoFi parking well in advance.
Match-day hotel prices spike 3–5× in host cities. Book the neighborhood, not just the price.
Where to fuel up before kickoff — and where to keep the night going after.
Festival-style fan zone integrated with the SoFi/Hollywood Park complex — eat, drink, and watch without leaving the property.
Check the official FIFA app for daily programming and screen schedules at the Los Angeles fan fest.
SoFi hosted Super Bowl LVI. The 70,000 sq ft Infinity Screen hanging over the field is the largest in any pro stadium. LAFC and LA Galaxy split the city's MLS loyalty.
Plan for traffic — leave 3h before kickoff from anywhere.
SoFi is open-air with translucent roof; sun + cool ocean breeze.
Hollywood Park has a free shuttle from Metro stop to gates.
Not making the trip? These local pubs show the matches. Arrive early on USA, Mexico or Canada days.
SwitzerlandBosnia-Herzegovina
BelgiumVSIranTurkeyVSUSA
