The 2026 World Cup starts: Guide to the US debut and the Fan Festival in Los Angeles
Everything ready in Los Angeles for the start of the World Cup with concerts by Steve Aoki, Normani and the debut of the American team.
The moment that the football planet was waiting for has finally arrived. After years of planning, this week marks the beginning of a historic 39-day World Cup 2026 experience in Los Angeles. The epicenter of world soccer will vibrate with the US national team's opening match this Friday, June 12, the Official FIFA Fan Festival™ Los Angeles from June 11 to 14, and dozens of events designed to unite fans from around the world.
If you're in town or planning to travel, fans are encouraged to celebrate the tournament's opening week at the FIFA Fan Festival™ Los Angeles, taking place June 11-14 at the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum at Exposition Park. Tickets are just $10, and children 12 and under are free.
For four days, this iconic venue will be transformed into the largest public celebration of the FIFA World Cup™ in Los Angeles, bringing together fans from across the region to enjoy live match broadcasts, immersive activations, international cuisine and musical performances from world-class artists such as Steve Aoki, Normani, Deorro, Sickick, Los Lobos, Capital Cities, DJ Ravidrums and more.
Schedule and key dates for opening week in Los Angeles
The agenda is completely full of emotions from the first minute. Here are the unmissable events of the first days of the 2026 World Cup:
Experiences and Fan Zones of the 2026 World Cup that you cannot miss
The World Cup fever does not stop after the opening week. The city will host multiple ongoing events and official Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zones that will be activated throughout the tournament: