2026 FIFA World Cup in San Francisco Bay Area: Matches, Tickets & How to Watch
Levi's Stadium hosts six matches — five group-stage games plus a Round of 32 knockout on July 1. The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs June 11 – July 19, 2026, co-hosted by United States, Canada & Mexico — 48 teams, 104 matches. Local matches are played at Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara, California, capacity 68,500), branded the “San Francisco Bay Area Stadium” for the tournament.
The World Cup has wrapped up at Levi's Stadium. The finale was an instant classic: the USA beat Bosnia & Herzegovina 2-0 in the Round of 32 on July 1 — Balogun and Tillman scoring as the Americans held on a man down after a second-half red card, for their first World Cup knockout win since 2002.
Matches at Levi's Stadium
| Date | Round | Match | Result / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13 | Group B | Qatar vs. Switzerland | 1–1 |
| Jun 16 | Group J | Austria vs. Jordan | 3–1 |
| Jun 19 | Group D | UEFA Playoff winner vs. Paraguay | 9:00 PM PT |
| Jun 22 | Group J | Jordan vs. Algeria | 8:00 PM PT |
| Jun 25 | Group D | Paraguay vs. Australia | 0–0 |
| Jul 1 | Round of 32 | USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2–0 |
Following the USMNT
As co-hosts, the United States qualified automatically and headline Group D alongside Paraguay, Australia and Turkey. Mauricio Pochettino's side — led by Christian Pulisic and the group's highest-ranked team at No. 16 in the world — opens on home soil June 12, aiming to better its Round-of-16 exit from 2022 in the first 48-team World Cup.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jun 12 | USA vs. Paraguay | Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi) | 9:00 PM ET |
| Fri, Jun 19 | USA vs. Australia | Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field) | 3:00 PM ET |
| Thu, Jun 25 | USA vs. Turkey | Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi) | 10:00 PM ET |
Knockout path: finish first in Group D and the U.S. plays its Round of 32 match on July 1; finish second and it's July 3 at Dallas Stadium against the Group G runner-up.
Where to watch: every U.S. match airs in English on FOX or FS1 and in Spanish on Telemundo or Universo, and streams via the FOX Sports app and live-TV services (more options below).
How to Watch
Every match airs in English on FOX and FS1 and in Spanish on Telemundo and Universo. FOX carries the marquee fixtures including the final, while group-stage matches are split across FOX, FS1, Telemundo, and Universo. Most are also streamable through those networks' apps and live-TV services.
Tickets
Official tickets are sold through FIFA.com/tickets. For sold-out matches, verified resale inventory is available on SeatGeek.
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Levi's Stadium is in Santa Clara, about 45 miles south of San Francisco. VTA light rail serves the stadium at the Great America station; from San Francisco, take Caltrain to Mountain View and transfer to VTA. Public transit and early arrival are strongly recommended on match days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many World Cup matches are at Levi's Stadium?
Levi's Stadium hosts 6 matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, from June 13 to July 1, 2026.
How can I watch the 2026 World Cup in San Francisco Bay Area?
Every match airs in English on FOX and FS1 and in Spanish on Telemundo and Universo. The games also stream through those networks' live-TV and app services.
How do I get tickets for the World Cup at Levi's Stadium?
Official tickets are sold through FIFA at FIFA.com/tickets. For sold-out matches, verified resale inventory is available on the secondary market.
How do I get to Levi's Stadium for the World Cup?
Levi's Stadium is in Santa Clara, about 45 miles south of San Francisco. VTA light rail serves the stadium at the Great America station; from San Francisco, take Caltrain to Mountain View and transfer to VTA. Public transit and early arrival are strongly recommended on match days.