The FIFA World Cup 2026 field is set, with the final batch of competing nations punching their ticket this week via Union of European Football Associations playoff qualifier tournaments.
So who will come to California?
The Balkan nation of Bosnia and Herzegovina earned the final slot in Group B with a Tuesday playoff win over Italy. They will face Switzerland on June 18 and Team USA on June 25, both at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles County.
Turkey toppled Kosovo for a spot in Group D. Turkey will play June 19 against Paraguay at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.
Those determinations complete the World Cup’s 48-team draw, as well as the full schedule, as North America for the first time serves as host. Stadiums across the U.S., Mexico and Canada will split the honors.
California’s two NFL venues — Levi’s Stadium, home to the San Francisco 49ers, and SoFi Stadium, home to the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers — will combine to host 10 group stage matches, three round-of-32 matches and one quarterfinal.
California’s World Cup scheduleGroup B
June 13: Qatar vs. Switzerland, noon in Santa Clara
June 18: Switzerland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina, noon in Los Angeles
Group D
June 12: U.S. vs. Paraguay, 6 p.m. in Los Angeles
June 19: Turkey vs. Paraguay, 8 p.m. in Santa Clara
June 25: U.S. vs. Turkey, 7 p.m. in Los Angeles
June 25: Australia vs. Paraguay, 7 p.m. in Santa Clara
Group G
June 15: Iran vs. New Zealand, 9 p.m. in Los Angeles
June 21: Belgium vs. Iran, noon in Los Angeles
Group J
June 15: Austria vs. Jordan, 9 p.m. in Santa Clara
June 22: Jordan vs. Algeria, 8 p.m. in Santa Clara
Round of 32
June 28: Group A second place vs. Group B second place, noon in Los Angeles
July 1: Group D winner vs. Group B/E/F/I/J third place, 5 p.m. in Santa Clara
July 2: Group H winner vs. Group J second place, noon in Los Angeles
Quarterfinals
July 10: Teams TBD, noon in Los Angeles
This story was originally published April 1, 2026 at 12:46 PM.
CORRECTION: This story has been updated with the correct time, date and teams for the second Group D match at Levi’s Stadium.
Corrected Apr 1, 2026
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