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SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
APRIL 15, 2026
Subject
SUBJECT: 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP READINESS REPORT
Action
ACTION: ORAL REPORT
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
RECEIVE oral report on preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Issue
ISSUE
Los Angeles County is set to host eight matches of the FIFA World Cup in 2026 from June 12th to July 10th. This presents a unique opportunity and challenge for Metro to provide efficient and accessible transit services to its existing customer base and a broader global audience. Six of the matches are on weekdays and two are on Sundays, with start times varying between 12PM, 6PM and 7PM. As of April 15, 2026, there will be 58 days until the tournament begins.
There is limited parking at the Los Angeles Stadium due to a larger security perimeter and FIFA fan zone and hospitality activations. This creates a need for Metro to provide service for 25,000 spectators for each match, consistent with FTA Charter Regulations.
Background
BACKGROUND
Metro has an official partnership to be the "Official Public Transit Provider" and a "2026 Los Angeles World Cup Host City Supporter" charged with transporting 25,000 fans during each of the eight games. To achieve this without impacting service to existing riders, Metro created a World Cup Games Enhanced Transit Service (WCGETS) consisting of 300 buses operating on 15 routes originating from transit hubs and temporary park and ride locations. This fleet of 300 buses is divided between Metro, Regional Transit Providers, and a Charter company.
In addition, Metro established 16 workstreams working across the agency to cover all areas of a fan's journey experience, from the planning of service, security, station events; fare payment, wayfinding, signage and accessibility; through game day operations and tournament activations.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
The 16 Workstreams Metro established to work on the World Cup, are consistent with the SETGO Industry Playbook on sp...
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