Philadelphia is gearing up for six FIFA World Cup matches to be played in the city this summer, planning an all-out promotion and celebration that also ties with the city’s celebration of the U.S.’ 250th anniversary.
On Thursday, March 19, members of Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration and city tourism leaders are announcing more details about the FIFA Fan Festival — a fan experience set to be a gathering place for soccer fans from all around the world.
More details about the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia will be revealed in a 10 a.m. news conference — you can watch live in the player above, or wherever CBS News Philadelphia is streaming.
Philadelphia Soccer 2026, the organization in charge of the city’s World Cup events, announced in 2024 that the fan festival would take place at Lemon Hill in Fairmount Park.
The area sits behind the Philadelphia Museum of Art and across from Boathouse Row. It’s accessible via the Ben Franklin Parkway and Kelly Drive.
Officials previously announced the site would host watch parties and more when the World Cup matches in the city kick off in June.
These are the teams that will be playing in Philadelphia’s five group stage matches at Lincoln Financial Field:
Sunday, June 14: Côte d’Ivoire vs. Ecuador, 7 p.m.Friday, June 19: Brazil vs. Haiti, 9 p.m.Monday, June 22: France vs. the winner of the Iraq, Bolivia, Suriname playoff, 5 p.m.Thursday, June 25: Curaçao vs. Côte d’Ivoire, 4 p.m.Saturday, June 27: Croatia vs. Ghana, 5 p.m.
Another game in the Round of 16 will be played on the 250th anniversary of the United States, July 4, 2026.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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