SoFi Stadium temporarily renamed during World Cup matches in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 12:30 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
The United States is co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico, with matches running from June 11 to July 19. SoFi Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, is being referred to as Los Angeles Stadium for the tournament. This temporary name change, affecting several NFL stadiums, is due to FIFA's sponsorship policies which require only official World Cup partners to have branding exposure. Other stadiums affected include AT&T Stadium, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and MetLife Stadium. Matches featuring the USMNT are set to take place at the renamed venues, including a game against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium.
- •World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
- •SoFi Stadium is temporarily Los Angeles Stadium for the tournament.
- •FIFA's rules limit branding to official sponsors only.
- •Matches include USMNT games at rebranded stadiums in Los Angeles and Seattle.
- •Other stadiums like AT&T and MetLife are also affected.
- 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — What Happened to SoFi Stadium? Why the Rams Were Forced to Rename It Los Angeles Stadium During World Cup
"The United States is co-hosting the largest World Cup in history alongside Canada and Mexico, with 48 teams competing across 16 venues in North America from June 11 through July 19. Eleven of those venues are NFL stadiums, and fans tuning in to watch the USMNT’s first game of the tournament against Paraguay will notice that the SoFi Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, is being called Los Angeles Stadium.
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