Philadelphia excited for 2026 FIFA World Cup
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Aside from a very small amount of $60 tickets offered in the upper deck of Lincoln Financial Field, prices in November ranged from $155 (for some upper-deck tickets in the group stage) to $760 (for lower- and second-level tickets to the Round of 16 match on July 4).
The FIFA World Cup is quickly approaching, and the beautiful game's biggest stage is coming to the City of Brotherly Love! Here’s all you need to know about the 2026 edition of the tournament and what it means for fans in Philadelphia.
The final draw for the 2026 World Cup is set for Dec. 5, setting the groups and matchups for the tournament coming to North America -including Philly - next summer.
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Philadelphia excited for 2026 FIFA World Cup: Businesses hope for summer boom
Philadelphia is one of 16 host cities for the 2026 World Cup, with Lincoln Financial Field holding six matches, including a highly anticipated Round of 16 game on July 4.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule is officially here, featuring kickoff times, venues, and dates for what will be the largest World Cup to date.
FIFA is holding a drawing Friday beginning at noon that will divide 42 countries into 12 groups for the 2026 World Cup, which are being held in Philadelphia and across North America. The World Cup draw, which will determine the groups for the round-robin stage of the tournament, will take place today at noon.
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Philadelphia gears up for World Cup: $770M economic boost expected
Philadelphia officials expect an influx of 500,000 fans, contributing to an estimated $770 million economic impact while creating 6,615 total jobs for the city.