Los Angeles is likely one of the many cities set to host World Cup matches in 2026, with SoFi Stadium being chosen as one of many venues. Nevertheless, Rams proprietor Stan Kroenke would love for his $5 billion stadium to host the most important match of all: the World Cup Closing.

Sadly, that is probably not potential because of the building of the sector and surrounding seats. In accordance with The Occasions in England, SoFi Stadium’s subject is just too slender to host the World Cup Closing because it’s presently constructed. To ensure that the stadium to host the Closing, the sector would have to be widened by as a lot as 63 ft. That might require seats within the decrease part to be eliminated.

SoFi Stadium can seat 70,000 followers and much more with standing room, however FIFA expects stadiums to carry not less than 80,000 for the World Cup Closing. Subsequently, shedding seats to widen the sector wouldn’t work.

Nevertheless, sources near the 2026 organising committee say with a view to adjust to Fifa’s rules, the width of the sector must be elevated — probably by as a lot as 63ft — which might imply eradicating among the seats near the pitch and elevating the taking part in floor.

MetLife Stadium, dwelling of the Jets and Giants, would now be in competition to host the Closing as a result of it holds greater than 82,000 followers. SoFi Stadium was beforehand seen as the favourite to host the ultimate match however that appears to be unsure now.