USA faces Paraguay in World Cup match at California's Los Angeles Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 5:58 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico on June 11, with the first game involving the U.S. men's national team taking place at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12 against Paraguay. California will host 14 matches across SoFi Stadium and Levi's Stadium, with branding adjusted to comply with FIFA rules. The match on June 12 is particularly notable as it marks the first game of the tournament held on U.S. soil. Other scheduled matches in California include Qatar vs. Switzerland on June 13 and IR Iran vs. New Zealand on June 15.
- •USA vs. Paraguay is on June 12 at Los Angeles Stadium.
- •California will host 14 World Cup games in total.
- •Stadium branding adjusted to 'Los Angeles Stadium' and 'San Francisco Bay Area Stadium'.
- •Qatar vs. Switzerland scheduled for June 13 at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.
- •Matches include later-stage fixtures planned for July.
- 5:58 PMYahoo Sports — The 2026 FIFA World Cup nears. When is the first California match?
"The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico on June 11, and the first California game will be soon after.
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