I Ended Up at a BBQ at Rio Ferdinand’s House… With James Corden

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has officially begun, and the journey starts in Los Angeles 🇺🇸⚽. With the city fully taken over by football fans from around the world, this vlog captures the opening days of the tournament as I settle into what will be my home for the entire World Cup. From exploring incredible stadiums and experiencing the electric fan parks to watching Mexico vs South Africa and USA vs Paraguay at SoFi Stadium, this episode is all about soaking in the atmosphere of the biggest football tournament on the planet. The scale, energy, and passion around the FIFA World Cup 2026 in LA is unlike anything else. Along the way, I link up with football legend Rio Ferdinand for a training session and later spend time at a BBQ at his house alongside James Corden, plus guests including Joel Beya, KG, and Poet. It’s a mix of World Cup football, stadium experiences, and unexpected moments that set the tone for the tournament ahead. Over the coming weeks, I’ll be covering the full FIFA World Cup 2026 experience in Los Angeles — stadium tours, matchday vlogs, fan culture, behind-the-scenes access, and exclusive football moments you won’t see anywhere else. 🔔 Subscribe for FIFA World Cup 2026 vlogs, stadium experiences, matchday reactions, football culture, and behind-the-scenes content from Los Angeles 🇺🇸⚽ 🏟️ FIFA World Cup 2026 Stadium Experiences – SoFi Stadium and beyond 🌍 Football Culture in Los Angeles – Fan parks, city atmosphere, and global supporters ⚽ Matchday Vlogs – USA vs Paraguay, Mexico vs South Africa, and more 🎥 Behind-the-Scenes Access – Rio Ferdinand, James Corden, and exclusive football moments 🔥 World Cup Travel Series – Life in LA during the biggest tournament in football Your support is our strength! Contribute and enjoy exclusive perks: 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WmpuXD... 💖 Patreon: http://bit.ly/HowsonPatreon 💎 YouTube Membership:    / @stephenhowson   Deepen the conversation: Check out Howson IRL here:    / @howson-irl   💬 Reddit:   / howson   🎤 Podcast: http://apple.co/1qQHSdF Stay Connected: 👍 Facebook:   / mrstephenhowson   🐦 Twitter:   / mrstephenhowson   📸 Instagram:   / mrstephenhowson   🎵 TikTok:   / mrstephenhowson   🌐 Website: http://www.stephenhowson.com #WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCupVlog #RioFerdinand #JamesCorden #SoFiStadium #FootballVlog #StadiumTour #LosAngeles #USA2026 #FootballCulture #MatchdayVlog #FootballTravel #SoccerVlog #WorldCupExperience #FanPark