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Here is everything we know about the World Cup matches in Los Angeles, including dates and stadiums.
The World Cup final will kick off at 3 p.m. EDT on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, allowing for primetime viewing in Europe.
The United States will face Australia, Paraguay and a European playoff winner in group stage play when the tournament opens next summer.
France 1998 remains their only appearance at a World Cup, with the recent draw against Curacao costing them a 2026 spot and Steve McClaren his job. They should beat New Caledonia in their first play-off, but then DR Congo await. They have the players, including Leon Bailey and Demarai Gray, who could cause most teams problems.
Brazil was drawn in Group C — which will play two of its matches in Boston. France is in Group I, which also plays two matches in Boston.
Follow live coverage as teams are drawn for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament will take place in the United States, Mexico and Canada next summer.
The United States and Iran are guaranteed two matches at SoFi Stadium, while Belgium, Switzerland, New Zealand, Paraguay and two teams to be decided later will play one.