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Every four years, billions of spectators around the globe tune in to the World Cup — the world’s most popular sporting event.
And, in 2026, it’s coming to America.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup pits dozens of the world’s best soccer (aka fútbol) teams against each other in a series of electrifying country-versus-country match-ups.
Featuring 48 teams in 2026 — the most in FIFA World Cup history — the 39-day tournament takes place in 16 cities across North America, with 11 in the United States, three in Mexico and two in Canada.
As one of the 2026 host cities, Philadelphia is hosting six massive games at Lincoln Financial Field that are expected to draw over half a million visitors in total to the city.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with Philly’s games being held between June 14 and July 4, 2026 — the last of which takes place on the 250th birthday of the United States.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off with an opening match in Mexico City at Estadio Azteca (North America’s most famous soccer venue), with the final World Cup game being held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Philadelphia hosts six World Cup matches at Lincoln Financial Field from June 14 to July 4, 2026, five in the group stage and one in the knockout stage (think: the playoffs).
Philly’s group stage games, where qualified teams initially compete against other countries in their semi-randomly assigned groups, take place at the Linc on the following dates:
The top two teams from each group then move into the single-elimination knockout stage, which is a bracket made up of the round of 32, the round of 16, the quarter-finals, the semi-finals and the World Cup Final.
Philadelphia hosts one of the round of 16 knockout matches — featuring a high-stakes game between two of the world’s top 16 soccer teams — on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, one of Philly’s biggest holidays and America’s Semiquincentennial.
Looking to snag tickets? 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets are expected to go on sale in late 2025 or early 2026, but interested fans can sign up to get notified as soon as they become available.
Plus, in 2026, Philly plans to host a FIFA Fan Festival. These massive fests, each held at an iconic venue in each host city, typically attract thousands of attendees each game day and feature food, live entertainment, parties and more.
Stay tuned for future details on tickets and Philly’s FIFA Fan Festival. For more info on the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Philadelphia, click the link below.
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Book the Visit Philly Overnight Package and get free hotel parking and choose-your-own-adventure perks, including tickets to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Franklin Institute, or the National Constitution Center and the Museum of the American Revolution.
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Which will you choose?
