There’s nothing like a summer in Philly, but especially in 2026. Not only the epicenter for the America 250 celebration this year, Philly is also one of only a few cities in North America selected to host the FIFA World Cup.

And with the FIFA World Cup right here in Philadelphia, you can take part in the fun even if you don’t have a ticket to the games. 

FIFA World Cup Comes to Philly

Having the FIFA World Cup in Philadelphia is a huge deal (and international honor.) This global soccer tournament happens just once every four years. National teams from around the world compete against each other in a weeks-long tournament held this June through July. 

Held in North America, Philly is one of 11 United States cities that have been chosen to host games for this global sport event. 

When Are the FIFA World Cup Matches in Philadelphia?

Philadelphia will host six matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Games will be played at Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Philadelphia Eagles, beginning on June 14. 

These are the match dates and teams competing in Philly:

• June 14: Côte d’Ivoire vs. Ecuador
• June 19: Brazil vs. Haiti 
• June 22: France vs. Iraq
• June 25: Curaçao vs. Côte d’Ivoire
• June 27: Croatia vs. Ghana

After the match games, Philly will host a World Cup round of 16 elimination game on July 4, 2026 (teams TBD).

FIFA Fan Events Around Philly

Being that Philly is a host city, the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be a city-wide celebration. Don’t have World Cup tickets? Join the top spot for fan participation, outside the stadium, at the FIFA Fan Festival in Lemon Hill. Or join the fun at a World Cup watch party around the city.

FIFA Fan Fest at Lemon Hill

The official FIFA World Cup 2026 Philadelphia fan festival will take place at Lemon Hill Park in the Fairmount area of the city from June 11–July 19. The festival serves as a family-friendly FIFA celebration headquarters for the entire tournament. 

Pillared by a large stage setup with a massive screen, the festival will broadcast live matches, host live musical acts, and offer more than 80 food and goods vendors. 

While free and open to the public, you must register in advance before attending FIFA Fan Fest. Try to use public transport like Philly PHLASH to and from the festival, as local parking will only be available to full-time residents of the area. 

For more information on the festival, visit FIFA 26 Philadelphia. Check the day-to-day operating schedule for FIFA Fan Fest hours.

Watch Parties Around Philly

If you can’t make it to the FIFA Fan Festival in Lemon Hill, plenty of spots around the city plan to host tournament watch parties. 

Get hyped with the neighborhood crowd and watch the FIFA World Cup at the Green Room in Fairmount. 

Across town, catch all the matches with a cold German beer at Brauhaus Schmitz on South Street. What’s more, Brauhaus Schmitz will host five, street closure watch parties on the 700 block of South.

For an even bigger soccer vibe, visit the Philadelphia Union soccer stadium in Chester, PA. Their 7,000 foot brew hall, Union Yards, will host special watch party gatherings throughout the entire tournament. 

Tickets For Philly FIFA World Cup 2026

While most standard tickets for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Philly are sold out, tickets are still available via resale sites. (But be prepared to pay well over face value.) For ticket information, visit the FIFA ticket page. 

Celebrate The FIFA World Cup in Philadelphia 

The FIFA World Cup 2026 isn’t just an exciting time for soccer — it’s a celebration for the city of Philadelphia. The last time the World Cup was played in the city of brotherly love was over 30 years ago. Even if you can’t attend the games, don’t miss the historic festivities as the world sets its eyes on Philly. 

Lead photo courtesy of the City of Philadelphia.