The city is embracing its eclectic neighborhoods as one of this year's World Cup hosts—and showing off its readiness ahead of Super Bowl LXI and the 2028 Olympics. Matches will take place at SoFi Stadium.Photo: Courtesy of LA Tourism When do matches take place? Los Angeles hosted the U.S.'s opening match on Friday against Paraguay, where the U.S. won 4-1. Matches are being held at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. During the matches, the stadium will be called Los Angeles Stadium.