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Philadelphia is one of 16 North American cities selected to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Lincoln Financial Field set to stage six games, including a Round of 16 match on July 4 — coinciding with the United States’ 250th anniversary. The stadium is accessible via SEPTA’s Broad Street Line and multiple bus routes, making it convenient for visitors to reach from various parts of the city.

That will make it easy to reach no matter where you stay, but you should expect some crowds. In summer 2026, Philly is also hosting the 96th annual Major League Baseball All-Star Game (the fourth time it’s hosted), and there’s a huge lineup of events celebrating America’s 250th birthday. That means you should book your hotel or Airbnb early, even if there’s a chance you may cancel down the road. You should also snag your tickets for matches early, though they’re not yet on sale as of May 2025.

• Sunday, June 14, 2026: Group Stage, Match 9
• Friday, June 19, 2026: Group Stage, Match 29
• Monday, June 22, 2026: Group Stage, Match 42
• Thursday, June 25, 2026: Group Stage, Match 55
• Saturday, June 27, 2026: Group Stage, Match 68
• Saturday, July 4, 2026: Round of 16, Match 89

Exact matchups and kickoff times will be finalized after the FIFA Final Draw in late 2025. In the meantime, you can pre-register for ticket alerts and through FIFA’s official site.

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Lincoln Financial Field is in South Philadelphia, only about five miles from downtown. You can reach the stadium from most downtown hotels by taking SEPTA’s Broad Street Line to NRG Station — it’s easy, as it’s both the last stop and directly next to the station. The ride usually only takes 20 minutes or so, depending on where you’re staying.

Driving is an option, but traffic can be heavy on event days, and given the simplicity of public transportation, that’s highly advisable. If you choose to drive, multiple parking lots surround the venue; pre-booking through Lincoln Financial Field Parking is strongly advised. Rideshare drop-offs and pick-ups are designated along South Broad Street and Pattison Avenue and are readily available on game and match days, too.

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The official FIFA Fan Festival for the 2026 World Cup in Philadelphia will be held at Lemon Hill in East Fairmount Park. It’ll show not just the Philly World Cup games, but all games of the tournament, and will be free for anyone to attend. The announcement was made back in 2024, and came with the news that the park was getting a huge renovation and refresh. So when summer 2026 rolls around, it’ll be in top-notch shape.

Of course, there could be additional events throughout the city, so keep an eye on the official Philly World Cup page to make sure you’re up-to-date on everything available in the city.

Can’t wait for 2026 to roll around? You’re in luck: Philadelphia is one of 12 US cities hosting matches during the expanded 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, running from June 14 to July 13. Lincoln Financial Field will stage six group-stage matches, a Round of 16 clash, and a quarter-final. More than 30 of the world’s best soccer teams are playing, including Chelsea, Manchester City, Juventus, and Flamengo. Games in Philadelphia include:

• June 16, 2025: Group D: Flamengo v Espérance de Tunis
• June 18, 2025: Group G: Manchester City v Wydad AC
• June 20, 2025: Group D: Flamengo v Chelsea
• June 22, 2025: Group G: Juventus v Wydad AC
• June 24, 2025: Group D: Espérance de Tunis v Chelsea
• June 28, 2025: Match 49: Group A winners v Group B runners-up (Round of 16)
• July 4, 2025: Match 58: Winner Match 49 v Winner Match 50 (Quarter-final)

Tickets for the Club World Cup in Philadelphia (and all other host cities) are available online now.