World Cup 2026 opening ceremonies: Date, time, who's performing and more

The FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule in the United States begins on June 12th at SoFi Stadium, located in Inglewood, California. For the duration of the tournament, the venue will be officially referred to as Los Angeles Stadium. The opening event features a match where the United States Men’s National Team will compete against Paraguay. This match marks the commencement of the tournament's activities within the United States, following preparations at the stadium throughout May 2026.