PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia will host six 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, including the Round of 16 on July 4, the 250th anniversary of the United States.
FIFA announced the schedule for the 39-day tournament on Sunday.
The opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held on June 11th at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The final will be held at MetLife Stadium. on July 19 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Five of the World Cup matches to be held in Philadelphia will be group stage matches. Here are the dates for games to be played at Lincoln Financial Field in South Philadelphia:
- Sunday, June 14, 2026
- Friday, June 19, 2026
- Monday, June 22, 2026
- Thursday, June 25, 2026
- Saturday, June 27, 2026
“It's going to be a great year for Philadelphia,” City Councilman Isaiah Thomas wrote in part about the X.
Philadelphia Mayor Sherrell Parker said the news is “exciting” for soccer fans across the Philadelphia region.
“The worldwide excitement of the World Cup is coming to the City of Brotherly and Sisterly Love! That means its schedule, which includes July 4 games, will bring soccer fans from all over the city, region, country, and world to Philadelphia. ,” Parker said in a statement. “Our world-class hotels, restaurants, and every aspect of our hospitality and tourism sector are ready to welcome visitors. Additionally, the finals will be held in New York/New Jersey, another positive for Philadelphia. Our hospitality industry is ready and willing to accommodate the overflow of football fans who need a place to stay.”
2026 will be a busy year for Philadelphia sports
The six FIFA World Cup matches won't be the only major sporting event to be held in Philadelphia in 2026.
In March, Philadelphia will host multiple games in the first and second rounds of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
of The 2026 MLB All-Star Game will be held at Citizens Bank If you visit the park in the summer, there's a good chance the event will take place right after a World Cup game.
The PGA Championship is also scheduled to be held at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania in 2026.
Philadelphia will be the center of the sports world in 2026.
2026 World Cup Tickets
If you are interested in FIFA World Cup tickets, please register on the FIFA website.
FIFA said that after registration, it will provide interested parties with the latest news and information about tickets.
Tickets are not currently available for purchase.