SoFi-hosted World Cup matches · LA watch map
Compiled Jun 15, 2026 · local times PT

LA Matchup Watch List

A practical city guide for each 2026 FIFA World Cup match hosted at SoFi Stadium: where to watch based on the fanbase, the LA neighborhood, and whether the venue is confirmed or just the best cultural bet.

8SoFi-hosted fixtures in the current schedule
5group-stage matches with named teams
3knockout matches whose teams depend on the bracket
30+LA spots, fan zones, enclaves, and backups

Match Cards

Match 19
Jun 12
6:00 PM
Group D · SoFi Stadium

United States vs Paraguay

United StatesvsParaguay

For the opener, the best move was either a full USA supporters scene or a Paraguay-adjacent civic watch party. If recreating the vibe after the fact, use this as the template for any later USA match in LA.

U.S. Soccer House · Venice

Daily free USA-oriented courtyard watch parties through June 26 with pre-registration.

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33 Taps · Downtown LA

American Outlaws LA chapter watch-party home base for the loud supporters-bar feel.

confirmedUSA
Autry Museum · Griffith Park

Free outdoor screening backed by the Paraguayan Consulate, LA Parks Foundation, and Street Food Cinema.

confirmedParaguay
Match 15
Jun 15
6:00 PM
Group G · SoFi Stadium

Iran vs New Zealand

IranvsNew Zealand

This is the tweet's Westwood call in its strongest form: LA has the largest Iranian population outside Iran, and this match is local at SoFi. The Kiwi side has a clear Culver City home base.

Meymuni Cafe · Westwood

Modern Persian cafe reported as hosting a Monday watch party; best Iranian-community anchor.

confirmedIran
The Washington · Culver City

Maori-owned bar showing Kiwi matches, with sausage sizzles and New Zealand beer specials.

confirmedNew Zealand
N17 The Lane · Culver City

Listed event for Iran vs New Zealand; good overflow if Westwood is too charged or too full.

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Match 26
Jun 18
12:00 PM
Group B · SoFi Stadium

Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina

SwitzerlandvsBosnia and Herzegovina

This is the least obvious named SoFi matchup for country-specific LA watch parties. Treat it as a lunchtime soccer-bar match unless a Swiss or Bosnian community group posts a same-day event.

Joxer Daly's · Culver City

Confirmed tournament hub for Belgium/Dutch fans and a reliable soccer-pub fallback for European matches.

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Kick It In the Park · rotating LA parks

Free city-run screenings across 19 park sites; best family-friendly fallback if the active site is nearby.

confirmed programpublic
Tom's Watch Bar · LA Live

Large-format sports-bar option for neutral viewing when country-specific options are thin.

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Match 39
Jun 21
12:00 PM
Group G · SoFi Stadium

Belgium vs Iran

BelgiumvsIran

This is a true split-screen LA match: Belgian consular/social-club energy on the Westside, and Persian LA in Westwood. Pick based on which side you want to stand inside.

Joxer Daly's · Culver City

LAist reports Belgian Consulate-supported Belgium watch parties here, including Belgium vs Iran.

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Westwood Persian corridor

Start with Meymuni Cafe if it posts another party; otherwise scout Westwood Boulevard Persian cafes.

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Maydan Market · West Adams

SWANA-region tournament hub; not Iran-specific, but the right regional fallback if Westwood is full.

confirmed hubSWANA
Match 59
Jun 25
7:00 PM
Group D · SoFi Stadium

Turkey vs United States

TurkeyvsUnited States

Best atmosphere matchup of the named SoFi slate: Turkish youth/community watch parties on the Westside against the obvious USA mega-crowds.

Loverra Cafe · Sawtelle

Los Angeles Turkish Youth Union watch-party series; free entry and cafe discount reported.

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Hotel Ziggy · West Hollywood

Listed official rooftop viewing party for USA + Turkey; likely more party than neighborhood pub.

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U.S. Soccer House or 33 Taps

U.S. Soccer House runs through June 26; 33 Taps is the safer supporters-bar backup.

confirmedUSA
Match 73
Jun 28
12:00 PM
Round of 32 · SoFi Stadium

Runner-up Group A vs Runner-up Group B

Mexico / Korea / Czechia / South AfricavsCanada / Switzerland / Bosnia / Qatar

The bracket will decide the actual sides, but this is the most LA-coded knockout possibility if Mexico or South Korea lands here.

If Mexico: LA Plaza or Boyle Heights

Casa Mexico at LA Plaza runs free public programming; Boyle Heights/1st Street is the neighborhood-energy pick.

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If South Korea: Koreatown

Liberty Park, Seoul International Park, and Radio Korea-style outdoor viewings are the right crowd.

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If Canada or Qatar: Attitude Cafe / Maydan

Attitude Cafe is the Canada anchor; Maydan Market is the SWANA fallback for Qatar.

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Match 84
Jul 2
12:00 PM
Round of 32 · SoFi Stadium

Winner Group H vs Runner-up Group J

Spain / Uruguay / Saudi Arabia / Cape VerdevsArgentina / Algeria / Austria / Jordan

This card has the widest possible cultural range. If Argentina or Spain appears, go specific. If Saudi Arabia, Algeria, or Jordan appears, Maydan is the best regional anchor.

If Argentina: Fuegos LA

South LA placita-style watch parties with Argentine food; Mercado Buenos Aires in Van Nuys is the valley backup.

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If Spain: Teleferic Barcelona

Brentwood tapas/pintxos spot expected to air select Spain matches; Music Center is the civic fallback for Spain-related programming.

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If Cape Verde / SWANA sides

Cape Verde: Hawthorne Moose Lodge. Saudi, Algeria, Jordan: Maydan Market in West Adams.

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Match 98
Jul 10
12:00 PM
Quarter-final · SoFi Stadium

Winner Match 93 vs Winner Match 94

TBDvsTBD

Do not lock a country venue until the bracket is known. For a quarter-final, prioritize large screens, transit access, and crowd capacity over perfect country specificity.

Kick It In the Park

Best free family-friendly public plan if a nearby park is active on the date.

confirmed programpublic
County/city fan zones

Check LA World Cup 26 fan zones, West Hollywood, Long Beach, Inglewood, and Music Center listings.

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Country-specific pivot

After Match 94 ends, jump to the lookup table below and choose the strongest country anchor.

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Country Lookup

ArgentinaFuegos LA, South LA; Mercado Buenos Aires, Van Nuys.
BelgiumJoxer Daly's, Culver City.
Bosnia and HerzegovinaNo strong confirmed listing found; use Joxer Daly's or city park screenings.
CanadaAttitude Cafe, Fairfax.
Cape VerdeHawthorne Moose Lodge, Hawthorne.
CzechiaLACMA has South Africa vs Czechia programming; otherwise neutral soccer bars.
IranMeymuni Cafe / Persian Westwood; N17 The Lane as event backup.
MexicoLA Plaza/Casa Mexico, Boyle Heights 1st Street, Guelaguetza.
New ZealandThe Washington, Culver City.
ParaguayCarson/APWCA network; Autry Museum consulate-backed event for USA match.
QatarMaydan Market, West Adams; broader SWANA watch-party route.
Saudi ArabiaMaydan Market; LACMA has Spain vs Saudi Arabia programming.
South AfricaLACMA has South Africa vs Czechia; Pan-African events as fallback.
South KoreaKoreatown: Liberty Park, Seoul International Park, Radio Korea-style public viewing.
SpainTeleferic Barcelona, Brentwood; Music Center for Spain vs Uruguay.
SwitzerlandNo strong confirmed listing found; use neutral European soccer-bar fallback.
TurkeyLoverra Cafe, Sawtelle; Hotel Ziggy event for USA + Turkey.
United StatesU.S. Soccer House, Venice; 33 Taps, DTLA; West Hollywood fan zones.
UruguayNo strong confirmed listing found; check Music Center Spain vs Uruguay, then Latin American soccer bars.
Austria / Algeria / JordanAustria: neutral Euro fallback. Algeria/Jordan: Maydan Market SWANA route.

Strategy Notes

The tweet's thesis is right: LA is a better World Cup watch city when you follow diaspora geography instead of generic sports bars. K-town for Korea, Westwood for Iran, Boyle Heights/East LA for Mexico, Little Tokyo for Japan, San Pedro for Croatian or Nordic communities, and British pubs for England are the pattern.

Confidence rule: a specific named venue is only treated as confirmed when a source reported a watch party or ongoing screenings. Otherwise the page labels it as an enclave bet or fallback.
Same-day checklist: check Instagram stories, RSVP/ticket requirements, kickoff timezone, whether sound is on, whether all ages are allowed, parking/transit, and whether the country flag/jersey context is politically sensitive.

Sources

Prompt source: Paul / LA_Multi_Fam tweet, Jun 15 2026. View on X
Fixture source: Current 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule and venue listings as fetched from Wikipedia/FIFA-linked schedule data. Wikipedia schedule
City program: Kick It In the Park, City of Los Angeles free community watch parties. kickit.lacity.gov
Venue guide: LAist country-by-country watch-party guide. LAist guide
Iran context: LA Times story mirrored by AOL on LA Iranians, SoFi, and Meymuni Cafe. AOL / LA Times mirror
General LA guide: LA TACO World Cup watch parties and events. LA TACO guide