Hospitality Workers at SoFi Stadium Threaten Strike One Week Before World Cup

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 27: Workers cover up SoFi outside of SoFi Stadium on May 27, 2026 in Inglewood, California. The United States' FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule will commence at SoFi Stadium, which will be called Los Angeles Stadium during the tournament, on June 12th, when the United States Men's National Team plays Paraguay. (Credit: Photo by Scott Strazzante/Getty Images)

When organizers chose Los Angeles as a host city for the 2026 World Cup, they expected SoFi Stadium's futuristic design to help showcase the tournament to the world.

Instead, with just seven days until the United States opens its World Cup campaign against Paraguay at the venue, workers are threatening to strike over wages, job security and concerns about immigration enforcement.