Can you bring foreign currency to SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles)

Updated 2026 Stadium rules Reader Q&A
Quick answer

Yes, you can bring foreign currency to a 2026 World Cup match. The rule applies at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Cash is allowed; many venues accept cards and contactless payments only inside.

SoFi Stadium (capacity 70,240) follows FIFA's tournament-wide item policy. US federal regulations may add further restrictions specific to Los Angeles.

Why the rule

Cash is allowed; many venues accept cards and contactless payments only inside. Los Angeles's stadium operators have implemented the FIFA baseline plus standard USA regulations on prohibited items. Local context: SoFi Stadium is the most expensive ever built, at over $5 billion.

At the gate

Alternative

If foreign currency is restricted at SoFi Stadium, the practical alternative is card payments inside the venue.

Bottom line

Yes, you can bring foreign currency to a 2026 World Cup match. The rule is uniform across the 2026 tournament unless a venue-specific override is announced via the FIFA app. SoFi Stadium has not currently announced an override for this item.