FIFA World Cup 2026 host city

United States

Philadelphia

World Cup 2026 host city

International tournament host

Football activity here is centered on major tournaments.

World Cup in Philadelphia

Matches Hosted

4 matches

Tournament Phase

group stage

Venues

Lincoln Financial Field

World Cup 2026 in Philadelphia

Where independence meets international football

Total Matches

Fan Zones

87°F

Avg Temp

R32

Latest Round

Fan Zones

Independence Mall FIFA Fan Festival

12,000

Independence National Historical Park

Historic backdropPhilly cheesesteaksLive musicCultural exhibits

Upcoming Matches

Jun 12NigeriavsWalesA

Jun 16UruguayvsGhanaH

Jun 22FrancevsTunisiaD

Jun 27UkrainevsHondurasK

Jul 5PortugalvsUruguayH

Getting Around

→SEPTA Broad Street Line to AT&T Station (stadium complex)

→NJ Transit from New York to 30th Street, then SEPTA

→Amtrak from DC/NYC stops at 30th Street Station

→Extensive bike lane network throughout the city

While You're Here

Independence Hall and the Liberty BellPhiladelphia Museum of Art (the Rocky Steps)Reading Terminal Market for local foodSouth Philly Italian Market

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Where football is experienced

Stadiums

Lincoln Financial Field

WC2026 venue, NFL home

Subaru Park

Union home, Chester PA

Fan Culture

Philadelphia sports culture is intense but football competes with established leagues. The Sons of Ben supporter group anchors Union fandom.

Neighborhoods

Center CitySouth PhiladelphiaChester

Defining club

Philadelphia Union

MLS presence, Subaru Park in Chester

Local teams

Browse all teams

SSC Napoli

Club

Watching hubs

Where football is watched now

When matches happen, these places fill.

Positano Coast

Old City

SSC Napoli

Matches

Philadelphia — city hub — Fan Homes, Stadiums, Clubs, Matches

At a glance

International tournament host

Football activity here is centered on major tournaments.

Stadiums

Club

Fan Home

Competition

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Football Profile

Football Role

Tournament capital

Match Rhythm

Seasonal

Primary Pull

International tournaments

Match Calendar

League Season

MLS runs March through October with playoffs in November.

Continental Nights

Concacaf Champions Cup brings occasional continental competition.

Tournaments

WC2026 will be a defining moment for the city.

Global Football Map

Philadelphia rewards readiness. When global football arrives, the city delivers historic venue infrastructure. Football finds its moment when the stakes are highest.

Stadiums

Subaru Park Lincoln Financial Field

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Fan Homes Matches Clubs National Teams

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