dailyloe.com – The 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule for SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California is now finalized. This follows the qualification of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Turkey on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. They claimed the last two spots in the 48-team tournament field.
Bosnia and Herzegovina secured its place by defeating Italy in a dramatic penalty shootout. This marks only the nation’s second-ever World Cup appearance and its first since 2014. The victory also means Italy, a four-time champion, will miss the tournament for a third consecutive time.
Turkey qualified with a narrow 1-0 victory over Kosovo. This will be Turkey’s third World Cup appearance, having previously finished third in 2002. The team is now set for a high-profile group stage match in Inglewood.
SoFi Stadium will host five group stage matches during the tournament. The matches span from June 12 to June 28, 2026. Key fixtures include two United States men’s national team games.
The U.S. will open its SoFi Stadium schedule against Paraguay on June 12. Its second match at the venue will be against Turkey on June 25. Bosnia and Herzegovina will face Switzerland there on June 18.
Other scheduled matches include Iran versus New Zealand on June 15. Belgium will play Iran at the stadium on June 21. A Round of 32 knockout match is also set for June 28.
The 2026 World Cup will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The opening match is scheduled for June 11, 2026, in Mexico City. Co-hosts USA and Canada will play their openers in Los Angeles and Toronto a day later.[]
Source: NBC Los Angeles
