World Cup 2026 Host City · USA

Philadelphia

SEPTA rail directly to stadium — Lincoln Financial Field hosts 6 matches in walkable Philly

Stadium: Lincoln Financial Field
FIFA name: Philadelphia Stadium
Capacity: 67,500
Roof: Open-air
Matches: 6

Matches: 6
Capacity: 68K
Indoor: No
Country: USA

Travel essentials

Metro population

6.2 million (Philadelphia metro)

Climate (June 2026)

Warm, humid — 18-29°C

Airports

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Stadium surface

Natural grass

How to get to Lincoln Financial Field

SEPTA Broad Street Line directly to AT&T Station next to Lincoln Financial Field (~10 min from Center City)

Plan to arrive at least 90 minutes before kickoff for security and ticket scanning. Match-day road closures and shuttle routes are typically published 2–3 weeks before each game by FIFA and the local organising committee — check the official channels for the latest schedule.

Matches at Lincoln Financial Field

All World Cup 2026 fixtures hosted at this venue, listed in chronological order.

Group E Jun 14 · 23:00 UTC

Ivory Coast vs Ecuador

Match details →

Group C Jun 19 · 00:30 UTC (next day)

Brazil vs Haiti

Match details →

Group I Jun 22 · 21:00 UTC

France vs Iraq

Match details →

Group E Jun 25 · 20:00 UTC

Curaçao vs Ivory Coast

Match details →

Group L Jun 27 · 21:00 UTC

Croatia vs Ghana

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Round of 16 Jul 4 · 21:00 UTC

W74 vs W77

Match details →

Where to stay in Philadelphia

Top neighborhoods for travelling fans, balancing transit access to Lincoln Financial Field with dining, nightlife and walkability:

Center CityOld CityFishtownRittenhouse Square

Food and drink Philadelphia is known for

Philly cheesesteak (Pat's vs Geno's)Reading Terminal MarketItalian Market

Philadelphia World Cup 2026 — FAQ

Which stadium hosts World Cup 2026 matches in Philadelphia?

Lincoln Financial Field (FIFA tournament name: Philadelphia Stadium). Capacity 67,500, open-air.

How many matches does Philadelphia host at the 2026 World Cup?

6 matches across 2 stages.

How do I get to Lincoln Financial Field on match day?

SEPTA Broad Street Line directly to AT&T Station next to Lincoln Financial Field (~10 min from Center City)

What is the weather like in Philadelphia in June 2026?

Warm, humid — 18-29°C

Which airports serve Philadelphia for World Cup 2026 visitors?

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Where should fans stay in Philadelphia?

Center City, Old City, Fishtown are the top neighborhoods for travelling fans, balancing transit access to the stadium with dining, nightlife and walkability.

What food is Philadelphia known for?

Philly cheesesteak (Pat's vs Geno's) · Reading Terminal Market · Italian Market