{"id":151199,"date":"2026-03-28T23:50:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T23:50:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/151199\/"},"modified":"2026-03-28T23:50:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T23:50:08","slug":"pennsylvania-passes-huge-alcohol-law-to-celebrate-fifa-and-america250","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/151199\/","title":{"rendered":"Pennsylvania passes huge alcohol law to celebrate FIFA and America250"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the greatest spectacles in global sports, the FIFA World Cup<\/a> brings the world\u2019s top soccer players together to compete for their country\u2019s right to hoist the trophy.<\/p>\n

This year, the United States will not only host FIFA World Cup matches but also reach a historic milestone. On July 4, the nation will celebrate 250 years of independence.<\/p>\n

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania\u2014the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence\u2014will also host World Cup matches. In anticipation of a busy year, Governor Josh Shapiro signed a sweeping bipartisan bill into law.<\/p>\n

Shapiro signed the bill on Saturday, officially allowing restaurants and bars to remain open until 4 a.m. While businesses are not required to extend their hours, the law creates new opportunities for Philadelphia establishments.<\/p>\n

The law also permits businesses to serve alcohol until 4 a.m., extending the previous cutoff time of around 1 a.m.<\/p>\n

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City officials expect a surge in activity driven by both Independence Day celebrations and an influx of visitors. Philadelphia is scheduled<\/a> to host its first match between Haiti and Brazil on June 14.<\/p>\n

The final match in the city is set for June 25. Strong economic returns are likely, with significant gains expected to appear in state treasury reports after the events conclude.<\/p>\n

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July 4 will follow shortly after Philadelphia\u2019s final World Cup match, bringing another wave of celebration and economic momentum for local businesses.<\/p>\n

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Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Philadelphia Eagles with a seating capacity of more than 69,000, will host all four World Cup matches in the city.<\/p>\n

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Other major U.S. cities set to host matches include New York, Boston, Atlanta, Miami, and several others across the western United States.<\/p>\n

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