The union representing workers at SoFi Stadium, the Los Angeles-area arena hosting the FIFA World Cup, has reached a tentative agreement with operators at the stadium after voting overwhelmingly last week to authorize a strike — and just days before the venue is scheduled to host its first of several matches.

See family-friendly options, bars in Los Angeles and several unique venues to catch matches when you're looking to cheer with a crowd.

The World Cup will start this week, with Mexico taking on South Africa at the Estadio Ateca on June 11. The following day, the USMNT will play its opening game against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium).

In addition to the FIFA Fan Festival at the Coliseum, there will be watch parties and other World Cup-themed events at locations all over the region.

As the USMNT prepared for the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, it’s been an extra-special time for three California-born players.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is projected to generate nearly $1 billion in economic impact for California, with Los Angeles and the Bay Area leading the way. The tournament will bring significant financial benefits,

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has expanded by 16 teams, ballooning to 48 total from a previous 32. Naturally, some countries benefitted from the expansion, as attempting to qualify for a 32-team field oftentimes proved too difficult given the quality of superior nations.

Roughly 18,852 World Cup tickets earmarked for Iran's fans were revoked just a few days before matches begin, according to the Iran soccer federation.