Sofi Stadium Shines as a Key Venue for Upcoming Major Events
WHO:
Los Angeles Times - Kevin Demoff, president of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment
Orange County Register - New Zealand coach Darren Bazeley
Orange County Register - United States defender Antonee Robinson
Orange County Register - Spain midfielder Mikel Oyarzabal
Orange County Register - Iranian coach Amir Ghalenoei
WHAT:
Los Angeles Times - SoFi Stadium hosted eight matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Los Angeles Times - Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in the quarterfinals at SoFi Stadium.
Orange County Register - SoFi Stadium had an attendance of 70,492 for the quarterfinal match.
Orange County Register - The average attendance for the eight matches at SoFi Stadium was 70,207.
Orange County Register - A total of 561,656 fans attended the eight matches at SoFi Stadium.
Orange County Register - The United States scored four goals in a World Cup match for the first time during a 4-1 victory over Paraguay.
Orange County Register - The Super Bowl will return to SoFi Stadium on February 14, 2027.
Orange County Register - SoFi Stadium will serve as the Olympic swimming venue for the 2028 Summer Olympics, with a capacity of 40,000 spectators.
WHERE:
Los Angeles Times - SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
Orange County Register - New York/New Jersey Stadium, site of the World Cup final
WHEN:
Orange County Register - The World Cup final is scheduled for June 19, 2027.
Orange County Register - The Super Bowl will be held on February 14, 2027.
Orange County Register - SoFi Stadium will host the Olympic Opening Ceremony in 2028.
WHY:
Los Angeles Times - SoFi Stadium was transformed to meet FIFA's strict requirements for the World Cup, including a natural grass surface.
Orange County Register - The World Cup expansion from 32 to 48 teams aimed to draw record crowds.
HOW:
Los Angeles Times - The field at SoFi Stadium was raised approximately three feet higher than the NFL surface and widened for the World Cup.
(UPDATED July 11, 2026 01:25 UTC)
SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, hosted eight matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including a thrilling quarterfinal where Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in front of a crowd of 70,492. The stadium saw a total attendance of 561,656 fans for all matches, and the United States celebrated a historic 4-1 victory over Paraguay, marking their first time scoring four goals in a World Cup match. Looking ahead, SoFi Stadium will host the Super Bowl on February 14, 2027, and serve as the Olympic swimming venue for the 2028 Summer Olympics.