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2026 FIFA World Cup In less than a year, Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh is already looking forward to it.
There are 16 stadiums in 16 different host cities, one of which is Sophie Stadium in Inglewood, California. Charger Playing home games at Sophie Stadium, Harbaugh said he was looking forward to the “atmosphere” that the tournament brings.
“I’m just looking forward to the atmosphere, I’m looking forward to what I see on TV. It brings people together, you unfold that pelota, you unfold that ball, all the cultural barriers are breaking,” Harbaugh told Fox News Digital.
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Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh at a press conference at Bolt in El Segundo, California on May 7, 2025. (Kirby Lee-Imagn image)
“To see every country that comes to our city, to imagine what it will be like. It’s a way to get together, tens of thousands of people come together and support our team, because that’s when magic happens.
Harbaugh said he’s looking forward to seeing the competition “at the highest level.”
The 61-year-old coach is also looking forward to the impact. World Cup There are not only host cities, but also countries.
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Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh and his wife Sarah Harbaugh will be photographing the “one year” red carpet at the FIFA World Cup 26 event held at Fox Studios Lott in Los Angeles, California on June 11, 2025. (Jessica Alcheh-Immagn image)
“What I’m looking forward to, and I’m trying to do it for our country and our city. I’ve seen the World Cup in the US before in the 90s.
Last season was Harbaugh’s first season as the Chargers head coach. He left Michigan after winning the national championship in the 2023-2024 season.
The Chargers reached the playoffs, 11-6 in Harbaugh’s first season. They were bounced in the AFC wildcard round Houston Texans 32-12.
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Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh congratulates Hassan Haskins (28) on December 19, 2024, after a touchdown with the Denver Broncos at Sophie Stadium in Inglewood, California. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Immagn image)
Harbaugh said he was “back to work” with his team aiming to win with the Super Bowl in mind.
“There’s only one happy team in the NFL. That’s Philadelphia EaglesHarbaugh said, as they won the Super Bowl. We are called the World Champion, which is our goal. ”
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