The Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee gathered leaders from 88 cities and other L.A. County communities today at the GRAMMY Museum to share information on its FIFA World Cup 26™ plans and outline opportunities for countywide participation.
Los Angeles is gearing up to stage eight matches at SoFi Stadium – including the U.S. Men’s National Team opening match and a Quarterfinal – and welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world. The Host Committee leaders, including Co-Chairs Chris Klein and Larry Freedman and Host City Manager Kathryn Schloessman, encouraged cities across L.A. County to join as partners in delivering an unforgettable World Cup experience by organizing a range of activities leading up to and during the most celebrated global sporting event.
Municipal leaders are being encouraged to host viewing events and other fan gatherings to extend World Cup engagement throughout the county. In the leadup to the tournament, cities can help build enthusiasm by decorating streets with banners, organizing other promotional activities, and participating in community initiatives led by the Host Committee.
In addition to the matches, the Host Committee is planning a variety of World Cup related activities, including an opening week fan celebration at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and official viewing parties throughout the region. The Host Committee also announced that the portal for the World Cup volunteer program will be open for sign-ups soon.