World Cup 2026 in LA: Everything you need to know about watch parties, fan events, pop-ups
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted in cities across the United States, Mexico and Canada, is set to begin Thursday, kicking off a supersized tournament after years of preparation.
The U.S. will host 78 matches, with eight games taking place at Inglewood’s Sofi Stadium (renamed Los Angeles Stadium by FIFA for the duration of the tournament).
Mexico will open the World Cup on Thursday against South Africa in Mexico City. Kickoff is at 12 p.m. The action will continue in Zapopan, Mexico where South Korea will face Czechia at 7 p.m.
Team USA has their opening match at 6 p.m. Friday against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium.
Full 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule, format and groups here
As kickoff approaches, we’ve compiled a list of local watch parties, official fan festivals and things to know before the tournament gets underway.
2026 FIFA World Cup Watch Parties
Eastwood Los Angeles
611 South Western Avenue, Los Angeles
June 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 24, and 25
This staple country bar located in Koreatown is teaming up with 4×4 to screen several games for free.. Fans can enjoy live music after the Mexico vs. South Korea game on June 18. For more details, click here.
The Getty Center
Select dates from June 11-July 19
Fans can watch their team play on large screens while taking in the sights at the Getty Center. Special food and drinks will be available. More details here.
La Guelaguetza
June 11, 18 and 24
30014 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles
This Oaxacan restaurant will be showing select matches. For more details and reservations, click here.
Casa Mexico Los Angeles
June 11 to July 19
501 N Main Street, Los Angeles
Free watch parties for Mexico games. Click here for more details.
Bar CDMX
515 West 7th Street, Los Angeles
June 11 and 12
This basement bar will have projectors showing the Mexico vs. South Africa match Thursday and USA vs. Paraguay Friday. More details here.
Pasadena Civic Auditorium Plaza
300 East Green Street, Pasadena
June 12 at 4:30 p.m.
This free USA vs. Paraguay watch party will feature food trucks, live music, family-friendly activities and a beer garden. More details here.
Watch Party de Boyle Heights
June 18
1st Street Corridor at Vicente Fernandez Street
The Boyle Heights Chamber of Commerce will screen the Mexico vs. South Korea match during their block party from 4 to 10 p.m. alongside several organizations.
Click here for more details.
Several L.A. County parks are also hosting watch parties. From Sylmar to Palmdale, fans can enjoy family-friendly activities, youth soccer clinics and more for free. More details here.
Official FIFA Fan Festival Los Angeles
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum at Exposition Park
June 11-14
Tickets are $10. Children 12 and under are free.
Live match broadcasts, musical performances by Steve Aoki, Normani, Deorro, Sickick, Los Lobos, Capital Cities, DJ Ravidrums and more.
For more details, click here.
The United States Countdown Concert at Crypto.com Arena will be at 6 p.m. on June 10. The Los Angeles stage will have live performances as well as broadcasts from Toronto and Mexico City. More details here.
FIFA will activate several other Fan Zones throughout the tournament across the region.
Where to shop for official World Cup 2026 merch
Fans can now get official FIFA World Cup merchandise at pop-up stores across the Los Angeles area.
These pop-up stores are located in Santa Monica, Hollywood, Manhattan Beach and Torrance. There will also be two different locations in cowntown L.A.
Soccer fans will have the opportunity to buy their official jerseys, t-shirts, hats and more. All six pop-up stores are expected to remain open through July 31.
Click here for locations and more details.
Where to watch all FIFA World Cup matches
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be broadcasted on Fox and Telemundo.
