2026 World Cup Philly Live Updates: Fan Festival to open at Lemon Hill as matches get underway

Philadelphia is hosting six FIFA World Cup matches, including a Round of 16 match on July 4.

The games will be held at Lincoln Financial Field, which has been renamed "Philadelphia Stadium" for the international event.

FIFA has Team Base Camp (TBC) Training Sites established across the country, including two in our area. Ivory Coast will be training at Subaru Park in Chester, Pa., which is the home of the Philadelphia Union. Haiti will be based out of Stockton University in Galloway Township, New Jersey.

Here are some things to know about the dates, times and teams playing in the city, via ESPN:

Sunday, June 14, 2026

Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador (Group E) will be the first game in Philadelphia. The match begins at 7 p.m.

Group E consists of Germany, Curacao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador. This is a group with a strong, big-name favorite to qualify -- Germany -- two intriguing, easy to underrate teams in Ecuador and Ivory Coast, and a clear underdog in Curacao.

The 2014 winners, Germany, are looking to bounce back from their embarrassing group stage exits in 2018 and 2022.

Ivory Coast are back at the World Cup after a 12-year absence, and while this squad can't match that golden 2000s generation in terms of names, it looks to be a solid unit.

As for Curacao, they'll be expected to make up the numbers, but coach Dick Advocaat is vastly experienced, and they'll hope to pull off the odd upset.

ESPN's predicted order of finish: Germany, Ecuador, Ivory Coast, Curacao

Here's the full squad list for Ivory Coast and Ecuador.

Ecuador

Base camp:
Goalkeepers: Hernán Galíndez (Huracan), Moisés Ramírez (AE Kifisias), Gonzalo Valle (LDU Quito)

Defenders: Willian Pacho (Paris Saint-Germain), Piero Hincapié (Arsenal), Joel Ordóñez (Club Brugge), Félix Torres (Internacional), Pervis Estupiñán (AC Milan), Yaimar Medina (Racing Genk), Ángelo Preciado (Atlético Mineiro), Jackson Porozo (Club Tijuana)

Midfielders: Alan Minda (Atlético Mineiro), Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea), Jordy Alcivar (Independiente del Valle), Denil Castillo (FC Midtjylland), John Yeboah (Venezia), Alan Franco (Atlético Mineiro), Pedro Vite (Pumas UNAM), Kendry Páez (River Plate), Nilson Angulo (Sunderland), Gonzalo Plata (Flamengo)

Forwards: Kevin Rodríguez (Union St.-Gilloise), Anthony Valencia (Antwerp), Enner Valencia (Pachuca), Jordy Caicedo (Huracán), Jeremy Arévalo (VfB Stuttgart)

Manager: Sebastián Beccacece

Ivory Coast

Goalkeepers: Yahia Fofana (Rizespor), Mohamed Koné (Charleroi), Alban Lafont (Panathinaikos)

Defenders: Emmanuel Agbadou (Beikta), Clément Akpa (AJ Auxerre), Ousmane Diomande (Sporting CP), Guela Doué (Strasbourg), Ghislain Konan (Gil Vicente), Odilon Kossounou (Atalanta), Evan Ndicka (AS Roma), Wilfried Singo (Galatasaray)

Midfielders: Seko Fofana (Porto), Parfait Guiagon (Charleroi), Franck Kessié (Al Ahli), Christ Inao Oulaï (Trabzonspor), Ibrahim Sangaré (Nottingham Forest), Jean Michaël Seri (NK Maribor)

Forwards: Simon Adingra (AS Monaco), Ange-Yoan Bonny (Internazionale), Amad Diallo (Manchester United), Oumar Diakité (Cercle Brugge), Yan Diomande (RB Leipzig), Evann Guessand (Aston Villa), Nicolas Pépé (Villarreal), Bazoumana Touré (Hoffenheim), Elye Wahi (Nice)

Manager: Emerse Faé

Friday, June 19, 2026

Brazil vs. Haiti (Group C) will face off at 8:30 p.m.

Group C consists of Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland. This is a group that Brazil should win, but Morocco are a dangerous second seed in this section, especially after their heroics at the 2022 World Cup when they became the first African nation to reach the semifinals.

ESPN's predicted order of finish: Brazil, Morocco, Scotland, Haiti.

Here's the full squad lists for Brazil and Haiti.

Brazil

Goalkeepers: Alisson Becker (Liverpool), Éderson (Fenerbahce), Weverton (Grmio)

Defenders: Alex Sandro (Flamengo), Bremer (Juventus), Danilo (Flamengo), Douglas Santos (Zenit St. Petersburg), Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal), Léo Pereira (Flamengo), Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain), Roger Ibañez (Al Ahli), Wesley (AS Roma)

Midfielders: Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United), Casemiro (Manchester United), Danilo Santos (Botafogo), Fabinho (Al Ittihad), Lucas Paquetá (Flamengo)

Forwards: Endrick (Lyon), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Igor Thiago (Brentford), Luiz Henrique (Zenit St. Petersburg), Matheus Cunha (Manchester United), Neymar (Santos), Raphinha (Barcelona), Rayan (Bournemouth), Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid)

Manager: Carlo Ancelotti

Haiti

Goalkeepers: Johny Placide (Bastia), Alexandre Pierre (Sochaux), Josue Duverger (Cosmos Koblenz)

Defenders: Carlens Arcus (Angers), Wilguens Paugain (Zulte Waregem), Duke Lacroix (Colorado Springs Switchbacks), Martin Expérience (Nancy), Jean-Kevin Duverne (Gent), Ricardo Adé (LDU Quito), Hannes Delcroix (Lugano), Keeto Thermoncy (Young Boys)

Midfielders: Carl Fred Sainte (El Paso Locomotive), Leverton Pierre (Vizela), Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia Union), Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Woodensky Pierre (Violette), Dominique Simon (FC Tatran Presov)

Forwards: Don Deedson Louicius (FC Dallas), Josué Casimir (Auxerre), Derrick Etienne (Toronto FC), Ruben Providence (Almere), Duckens Nazon (Esteghlal), Frantzdy Pierrot (Caykur Rizespor), Wilson Isidor (Sunderland), Yassin Fortune (Vizela), Lenny Joseph (Ferencvaros)

Manager: Sebastien Migne

Monday, June 22, 2026

France will take on Iraq (Group I) at 5 p.m.

Group I consists of France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway.

After not reaching a final in the first 15 World Cups, France have appeared in four of the last seven, including the last two.

Runners-up last time out in Qatar, a France side with star Kylian Mbappé, Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé and Michael Olise in attack will be aiming to go one step better than four years ago.

Iraq, nicknamed the Lions of Mesopotamia, are back at the World Cup for the first time in four decades. Placed in a tough group, Iraq head coach Graham Arnold will do his best to instill belief, but realistically, 2026 is a platform to build toward next year's AFC Asian Cup and beyond.

ESPN's predicted order of finish: France, Senegal, Norway, Iraq.

France

Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Robin Risser (Lens), Brice Samba (Rennes)

Defenders: Lucas Digne (Aston Villa), Malo Gusto (Chelsea), Lucas Hernández (Paris Saint-Germain), Theo Hernández (Al Hilal), Ibrahima Konaté (Liverpool), Jules Koundé (Barcelona), Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace), William Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich)

Midfielders: N'Golo Kanté (Fenerbahe), Manu Koné (AS Roma), Adrien Rabiot (AC Milan), Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid), Warren Zaïre-Emery (Paris Saint-Germain)

Forwards: Maghnes Akliouche (AS Monaco), Bradley Barcola (Paris Saint-Germain), Rayan Cherki (Manchester City), Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain), Désiré Doué (Paris Saint-Germain), Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace), Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid), Michael Olise (Bayern Munich), Marcus Thuram (Internazionale)

Manager: Didier Deschamps

Iraq

Goalkeepers: Fahad Talib (Al-Talaba), Jalal Hassan (Al-Zawraa), Ahmed Basil (Al-Shorta)

Defenders: Hussein Ali (Pogo Szczecin), Manaf Younis (Al-Shorta), Zaid Tahseen (Pakhtakor), Rebin Sulaka (Port FC), Akam Hashem (Al-Zawraa), Merchas Doski (Viktoria Plze), Ahmed Yahya (Al-Shorta), Zaid Ismail (Al-Talaba), Frans Putros (Port FC), Mustafa Saadoon (Al-Shorta)

Midfielders: Amir Al-Ammari (Cracovia), Kevin Yakob (AGF Aarhus), Zidane Iqbal (FC Utrecht), Aimar Sher (Sarpsborg 08), Ibrahim Bayesh (Al-Riyadh), Ahmed Qasim (Elfsborg), Youssef Amyn (Eintracht Braunschweig), Marko Farji (Strmsgodset)

Forwards: Ali Jasim (Como), Ali Al-Hamadi (Ipswich Town), Ali Yousef (Al-Shorta), Aymen Hussein (Al-Khor), Mohanad Ali (Al-Shorta)

Manager: Graham Arnold

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Curacao will take on Ivory Coast (Group E) at 4 p.m.

With a population of just 156,000, Curacao became the smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup, taking advantage of the absence in qualification of three of CONCACAF's traditional giants.

The majority of Curacao's players were born in the Netherlands and they were led in qualification by legendary Dutch coach Dick Advocaat. The former Netherlands and PSV Eindhoven coach, who is 78 years old, is set to become the oldest coach ever to manage at a World Cup. Advocaat stepped down from the role in February for family reasons but returned on May 12, just 30 days before the start of the tournament.

Curacao will have their work cut out in Group E, but whatever happens, it will be a special time to be on the island.

Here's the full squad list for Curacao:

Curacao

Goalkeepers: Eloy Room (Miami FC), Tyrick Bodak (Telstar), Trevor Doornbusch (VVV Venlo)

Defenders: Riechedly Bazoer (Konyaspor), Joshua Brenet (Kayserispor), Roshon van Eijma (RKC Waalwijk), Sherel Floranus (PEC Zwolle), Deveron Fonville (NEC Nijmegen), Jurien Gaari (Abha), Armando Obispo (PSV Eindhoven), Shurandy Sambo (Sparta Rotterdam)

Midfielders: Juninho Bacuna (Volendam), Leandro Bacuna (Igdir), Livano Comenencia (Zurich), Kevin Felida (Den Bosch), Ar'jany Martha (Rotherham United), Tyrese Noslin (Telstar), Godfried Roemeratoe (RKC Waalwijk)

Forwards: Jeremy Antonisse (Kifisia), Tahith Chong (Sheffield United), Kenji Gorre (Maccabi Haifa), Sontje Hansen (Middlesbrough), Gervane Kastaneer (Terengganu), Brandley Kuwas (Volendam), Jurgen Locadia (Miami FC), Jearl Margaritha (Beveren)

Manager: Dick Advocaat

Saturday, June 27, 2026

Croatia will take on Ghana (Group L) at 5:00 p.m.

Group L consists of England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama.

With the wealth of talent at England's disposal, and having reached the finals of the past two European Championships, anything less than a deep run would be seen as a big disappointment.

Croatia have won two bronze medals and one silver at World Cup finals, despite only playing in six tournaments. A deep run is perhaps beyond Croatia's reach this time around, as their legendary core of players has aged or retired, but they'll still expect to reach the knockout phase.

Ghana are better than their FIFA ranking suggests, but still on the comeback trail after missing the most recent AFCON. The late appointment of Carlos Queiroz -- replacing Otto Addo -- could go either way, although they remain an outside bet for the knockouts.

Panama will aim to sneak into third in the group and put themselves in the running for a place in the knockouts.

ESPN's predicted order of finish: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama.

Here's the full squad list for Croatia and Ghana.

Croatia

Goalkeepers: Dominik Livakovic (Dinamo Zagreb), Dominik Kotarski (Kobenhavn), Ivor Pandur (Hull City)

Defenders: Josko Gvardiol (Manchester City), Duje Caleta-Car (Real Sociedad), Josip Sutalo (Ajax), Josip Stanisic (Bayern Munich), Marin Pongracic (Fiorentina), Martin Erlic (Midtjylland), Luka Vuskovic (Hamburg)

Midfielders: Luka Modric (AC Milan), Mateo Kovacic (Manchester City), Mario Pasalic (Atalanta), Nikola Vlasic (Torino), Luka Sucic (Real Sociedad), Martin Baturina (Como), Kristijan Jakic (Augsburg), Petar Sucic (Inter Milan), Nikola Moro (Bologna), Toni Fruk (Rijeka)

Forwards: Ivan Perisic (PSV Eindhoven), Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim), Ante Budimir (Osasuna), Marco Pasalic (Orlando City), Petar Musa (FC Dallas), Igor Matanovic (Freiburg)

Manager: Zlatko Dalic

Ghana

Goalkeepers: Benjamin Asare (Accra Hearts of Oak SC), Lawrence Ati-Zigi (St Gallen), Joseph Anang (St Patrick's Athletic)

Defenders: Baba Abdul Rahman (PAOK Salonika), Gideon Mensah (AJ Auxerre), Marvin Senaya (AJ Auxerre), Alidu Seidu (Stade Rennais), Abdul Mumin (Rayo Vallecano), Jerome Opoku (Istanbul Basaksehir), Jonas Adjetey (VfL Wolfsburg), Kojo Oppong Peprah (Nice), Derrick Luckassen (Pafos)

Midfielders: Elisha Owusu (AJ Auxerre), Thomas Partey (Villarreal), Kwasi Sibo (Real Oviedo), Augustine Boakye (Saint-Étienne), Caleb Yirenkyi (FC Nordsjlland), Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (Leicester City)

Forwards: Kamal Deen Sulemana (Atalanta), Christopher Bonsu Baah (Al Qadsiah), Ernest Nuamah (Lyon), Antoine Semenyo (Manchester City), Brandon Thomas-Asante (Coventry City), Prince Kwabena Adu (Viktoria Plzen), Iñaki Williams (Athletic Club), Jordan Ayew (Leicester City)

Manager: Carlos Queiroz

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Round of 16 match 2 at 5 p.m. ET.

The teams playing in the Round of 16 game in Philadelphia will be determined by the results of the Group Play stage.

Visit this page at ESPN.com for more on the format, groups and match schedule.

City leaders in Philadelphia have outlined plans for security, transportation and fan experiences for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Officials said that preparations are focused on moving large crowds efficiently and keeping visitors safe.

The city is coordinating transportation to both the stadium and a fan festival at Lemon Hill in Fairmount Park, while also planning for emergency scenarios.

SEPTA officials say transit service will expand to accommodate the influx of visitors. The agency is increasing bus service to Lemon Hill and reopening underground connections between City Hall and Walnut-Locust Station that have been closed for six years.

"I want to stress this is not just to accommodate the World Cup, this is a permanent reopening of our South Broad concourse," said SEPTA's Scott Sauer.

To help fans navigate the city and manage heat during the summer matches, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation will open hospitality hubs at Love Park, Logan Square, Eakins Oval and Lloyd Hall. The sites are intended to provide restrooms, water and shaded areas.

"We wanted to make sure that they were convenient locations for them to stop and use the restroom. Get some water, get some sun[screen], get some shade, so we strategically planted these hubs on the parkway," said Parks and Recreation Commissioner Susan Slawson.

Philadelphia leaders say the goal is to ensure fans can travel safely, stay informed and enjoy the World Cup experience across the city.

The following is a list of details about FIFA World Cup plans and the FIFA Fan Festival as released by the City of Philadelphia:

Fan Festival Details

Philadelphia's FIFA Fan Festival will deliver a visitor experience unlike any other in the United States in 2026. Fueled by the energy of America's 250th anniversary in the birthplace of our nation, the festival will celebrate community, culture, music, and sport while welcoming the world to an iconic global destination.

Participation in the festival is free, but online registration is required.

As the heart of Philadelphia's World Cup celebration, the Fan Festival will feature match-day watch parties, food and beverage offerings, world-class entertainment, and interactive activations, while select non-match days will include ticketed concert experiences.

Full details can be found on the Philadelphia Soccer 2026 website.

Registration

Not only is the FIFA Fan Festival Philadelphia open to all, it is free to enter for all, with only a simple registration needed before entering through the gates.

REGISTER HERE

Please note: Access each day is first come, first served and subject to venue capacity.

Location

East Fairmount Park's Lemon Hill

1 Lemon Hill Drive

Philadelphia, PA 19130

To enter the festival grounds, go to one of the following secured entry points:

Kelly Drive and Sedgley Drive

Poplar Drive and Girard Avenue

Hours of Operation

June 11-July 19, 2026

FIFA Fan Festival Philadelphia will run throughout the entire 39-day tournament. On match days, the schedule will follow the FIFA World Cup 2026 daily match schedule and will open one hour prior to the start of the first match shown and close one hour after the conclusion of the last match that will be shown. On non-match days, operating hours will be determined by the entertainment and programming schedule.

Review full operating hours at PhillyFWC26.com/FIFA-Fan-Fest

Security

All guests must go through a security check upon entering FIFA Fan Festival, including magnetometers and bag checks.

Guests are encouraged to review the prohibited items list at PhillyFWC26.com/FIFA-Fan-Fest.

Any items that are prohibited will be confiscated and disposed.

Accessibility Options

-Accessible public transport services are available for guests with disabilities arriving or leaving the venue.

-Charging for motorized wheelchair or other medical equipment can be made available at a location to be advised by the staff at the site.

-Accessible toilets, including one accessible adult changing facility

-Sensory room

-Accessible golf cart for mobility assistance on designated routes within the venue

-Wheelchairs available for short-term assistance for persons with mobility difficulties

-New sidewalks and ADA-accessible ramps in Lemon Hill Park

-Designated service animals (e.g. assistance dogs) accompanying visitors with disabilities will be allowed into the site.

-Please note: "Comfort," "therapy," or "emotional support" animals do not qualify as Service Animals and are not permitted.

-Minimum Age: All families are welcome. There is no minimum age to attend the FIFA Fan Festival; however, anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Road Closures Surrounding FIFA FanFestival Philadelphia

There will be two main road closure areas between Center City and Lemon Hill, near Fan Festival and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

The local lanes of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway will be closed to vehicular traffic from Memorial Day, May 25, to Labor Day, September 7, with the exception of the July 4th Concert festivities.

This local lane closure will provide greater accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists and will encourage people to walk and bike between Center City and Lemon Hill.

For the Philadelphia FIFA Fan Festival, the following streets will be closed beginning at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26 for the duration of the festival:

-Sedgley Drive from Kelly Drive to Poplar Drive

-Poplar Street from Poplar Drive to 30th Street (Local Access Maintained)

-Poplar Street from 29th Street to 30th Street (Westbound Only; Local Access Maintained)

-Poplar Drive from Sedgley Drive to Girard Avenue

-Sedgley Drive from Girard Avenue to Lemon Hill Drive

-Lemon Hill Drive & N. Lemon Hill Drive (Loop Road)

The above-listed streets will be posted as "Temporary No Parking" zones, with parking restricted after 5 a.m. on May 26, 2026. Motorists must adhere to "Temporary No Parking" signs.

These roads will remain closed for the duration of the Fan Festival and will be reopened to vehicular traffic by 8 p.m. on July 26, 2026.

Beginning on June 11 through July 19, Waterworks Drive will be closed at 10 a.m. each day for the duration of the Fan Festival, with controlled access for Waterworks and Philadelphia Museum of Art. Waterworks Drive will be available for general parking each morning until 9 a.m.

Vehicles parked in these locations during posted hours will be relocated. If you believe your car has been relocated, call the police district of the area where your car was parked.

Note: Additional closures may be implemented by the Philadelphia Police Department based on conditions in the interest of public safety.

Getting to FIFA FanFestival Philadelphia

Philly PHLASH

The Philly PHLASH is serving FIFA FanFestival this summer. Riders can take the PHLASH to Stop 9, FIFA Fan Festival on the PHLASH Downtown Loop. Located at Pennsylvania Avenue and Fairmount Avenue, the FIFA Fan Festival Stop is located 0.4 miles from the entrance to Philadelphia's FIFA FanFestival at Lemon Hill.

PHLASH runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The PHLASH Downtown Loop will operate extended service on days when Fan Fest operates beyond 6 p.m. Visit ridephillyphlash.com for the full operating schedule and real time ride tracking. Visitors can find PHLASH service on Google Maps, Apple Maps, and all major transit feeds.

Travel aboard PHLASH is free for SEPTA Pass Holders, Seniors, and Children Under 4. All other riders can ride all day for $5 or purchase a family pass for $15 for 2 adults and up to 4 children to ride all day.

SEPTA

Philadelphia's mass transit system, SEPTA, offers two subway lines, regional rail service to and from the surrounding suburbs, and bus service throughout the city.

Enhanced Bus Service & Detours in Fairmount:

Beginning June 14, SEPTA bus route 32 will become a frequent route on weekdays only with 15 minute or less service from 6 am - 9 pm.

Additionally, bus route 48 will add extra service in the evenings and provide direct service to a central drop-off and pick-up point at Pennsylvania Avenue & Fairmount Avenue, close to the festival location.

Additionally, bus routes 7 and 49 provide service to Fairmount, with stops within walking distance of the FIFA FanFestival Philadelphia entrance.

SEPTA will also deploy articulated vehicles along with additional buses stationed nearby for rapid deployment as needed to meet peak demand from the festival.

Visit SEPTA's 2026 World Cup website for full details on transit options. For information on NJ Transit routes and schedules, visit NJTransit.com. For information on PATCO routes and schedules, visit RidePatco.org.

Ride Hailing

Ride hailing services will have limited access near FIFA Fan Festival Philadelphia during operating hours due to temporary traffic controls and rideshare restrictions in and around the event footprint. Designated pick-up and drop-off locations will be situated outside the immediate Fan Festival area and may require additional walking time for riders.

Geofence exceptions will be available for riders who require a wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) or disclose a mobility issue to their driver.

Residents and visitors should expect modified traffic patterns, adjusted rideshare access zones, and limited vehicle access in certain surrounding areas.

Guests are strongly encouraged to use public transportation, SEPTA, walking, biking, or other alternative transportation options whenever possible. The city is continuing to refine operational details in coordination with community feedback. Final restrictions and maps will be shared on the 2026 Digital Resource Hub.

Cyclists and Pedestrians

FIFA FanFestival Philadelphia is easily accessible via cycling and walking. Sidewalks and walking paths will remain open for pedestrians as conditions allow; however, please follow all posted signs, detours, and traffic control devices.

The Schuylkill River Trail will be open and accessible across the street from the Fan Festival adjacent to Boat House Row.
There will be bike parking available at Lloyd Hall and near the Indego Station Hub at Fan Festival.

RideIndego is an accessible and affordable way to get to and from FIFA FanFestival. There will be an Indego Station Hub with temporary capacity for 100 bikes at Fan Festival at Kelly Drive and Sedgely Drive in addition to regular docking stations conveniently located throughout the City, including along Kelly Drive and the Parkway.

Download the official Indego App to check real-time bike and dock availability at any station. Visit the Google Play or Apple App Store and look for the official Indego App.

Parking

FIFA Fan Festival Philadelphia is a primarily pedestrian- and transit-accessed event. Parking options are available throughout Philadelphia for those who plan to "park and ride" or "park and walk" to the event.

Hospitality Hubs

Philadelphia Parks and Recreation will be staffing hospitality hubs, including two pop-up visitor centers in partnership with the Philadelphia Visitor Center. These hubs will be along the recommended walking path from Center City to FIFA FanFestival Philadelphia at Lemon Hill. The walking path will guide visitors past the following locations:

-City Hall

-Love Park

-Benjamin Franklin Parkway

-Logan Circle

-Eakins Oval

-Lloyd Hall

The hospitality hubs will be open daily throughout the 39-day tournament and have the following free amenities:

-Water

-Restrooms

-Visitor information

-Maps

Exact locations of the hospitality hubs and hours of operation will be available at a later date.

Residential Parking Updates

There is no designated private vehicle parking available for those attending FIFA FanFestival Philadelphia at Lemon Hill. The Philadelphia Parking Authority is implementing temporary parking measures to help protect residential access and local parking availability during the tournament.

From Thursday, June 11 through Sunday, July 19, 2026, temporary residential parking permits will be required at no cost for all vehicles parked on the street within the Lemon Hill area. The interactive map highlights the permit zone boundaries and streets where the temporary permits are required.

Residents in this area can apply for the temporary residential parking permit online by visiting philapark.org/lemonhill/, in person by visiting the PPA Permit Office located at35 N. 8th Street, or by attending local events with a PPA table for assisted registration.

Business owners also need to register and will be provided with 10 guest passes each for employees and patrons.

NOTE: Current permit holders are not exempt. Your vehicle must have a temporary permit to avoid being ticketed and towed.

Additional Information for Residents

Residents can find the most up to date information by visiting the 2026 Digital Resource Hub. It is a one stop shop for helpful resources, major event details, transportation information, and public safety guides. Visit phila.gov/2026 to be connected to the latest information.

Residents can also stay connected to important information from the City, like weather and event-related details by texting "CUPPHL" to 888-777 to receive free alerts from the Office of Emergency Management.

Discover 2026 celebrations, festivals, and more fun things to do across the city all summer long by downloading the Access Philly mobile app, available on iOS and Google Play.

Email fanfest2026@phila.gov with any additional questions.

Philadelphia Stadium Details

Location

Philadelphia Stadium

One Lincoln Financial Field Way

Philadelphia, PA 19148

Match Schedule & Timing

Philadelphia will host six (6) matches for FIFA World Cup 2026, including a Round of 16 match on July 4, 2026, when Philadelphia will be the epicenter of 250th Anniversary Celebration of the United States.

Philadelphia's full match schedule is as follows:

-Match 9 - Sunday, 14 June 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, Cte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador (Group E)

-Match 29 - Friday, 19 June 2026 at 8:30 PM ET, Brazil vs Haiti (Group C)

-Match 42 - Monday, 22 June 2026 at 5:00 PM ET, France vs Iraq (Group I)

-Match 55 - Thursday, 25 June, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET, Curaao vs Cte d'Ivoire (Group E)

-Match 68 - Saturday, 27 June 2026 at 5:00 PM ET, Croatia vs Ghana (Group L)

-Match 89 - Saturday, 4 July 2026 at 5:00 PM ET, Round of 16

Philadelphia Stadium's gates open three hours before kickoff to allow fans enough time to enter the venue and get settled. Parking will be open to fans five hours before kickoff. We encourage fans to arrive early to allow enough time for security screening, ticket scanning, and entry before kickoff.

Ticketing

Ticketing information for all FIFA World Cup 2026 matches is available at FIFA.com/tickets.

Fan Safety & Support

Leaving and then re-entering the stadium is not allowed, and smoking and vaping is strictly prohibited. Rules like these are included in the stadium policies, available on the FIFA website.

For the safety of fans, FIFA and the stadium have a list of prohibited items which includes but is not limited to: weapons, explosives, detonators, work tools, helmets, lighters, matches, smoke bombs, spray cans, etc. Anyone found to be carrying a prohibited item may be refused entry to the stadium. A full list of prohibited items is available on the FIFA website.

Fan Experience Surrounding Philadelphia Stadium

Stateside Live! Match Day Experiences

Philadelphia Soccer 2026 and Stateside Live! have launched a collection of match day experiences tailored for individual fans, families, visiting supporter groups, and everyone in between who will be attending matches at Philadelphia Stadium. Tickets are available for purchase at StatesideLive.com/Soccer-2026.

Following the conclusion of matches hosted at Philadelphia Stadium, Stateside Live! will re-open to the general public.

FIFA Fan Experience Zones

Arrive early and experience the action before the match starts. The Stadium Fan Experience area is located on the north side of the stadium, inside entrance N and NW. Enjoy fun activities, hang out with other fans, and win free prizes.

Getting to Philadelphia Stadium

Parking

Parking passes for lots surrounding Philadelphia Stadium are available to purchase for match ticket holders via FIFA. Only one parking pass may be purchased per ticket, and a valid match ticket is required to complete the purchase.

All FIFA World Cup parking passes must be purchased in advance. Purchase is available at JustPark event parking.

SEPTA

Philadelphia's mass transit system, SEPTA, offers two subway lines, regional rail service to and from the surrounding suburbs, and bus service throughout the city.

SEPTA's B (Broad Street Line) provides convenient service to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex via NRG Station. SEPTA will operate regularly scheduled service along with Sports Express trains every 10 minutes or less.

Philadelphia Soccer 2026 has partnered with Airbnb to provide complimentary rides home on SEPTA's B after all six FIFA World Cup matches in Philadelphia. The free-ride-home program is designed to expand access to safe, reliable transportation and help ensure all fans can fully participate in the FIFA World Cup experience.

Complimentary rides home from NRG Station for FIFA World Cup 2026 matches will begin at halftime and continue for two (2) hours following the end of the match. Regular fares will apply for all travel to the matches.

Visit SEPTA's 2026 World Cup website for full details on transit options. For information on NJ Transit routes and schedules, visit NJTransit.com. For information on PATCO routes and schedules, visit RidePatco.org.

Ride Hailing

Ride hailing services will have limited access near Philadelphia Stadium on match days due to temporary traffic controls and rideshare restrictions in and around the event footprint. The designated pick-up and drop-off locations will be at FDR Park. Geofence exceptions will be available for riders who require a wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) or disclose a mobility issue to their driver.

Cyclists and Pedestrians

Philadelphia Stadium is also accessible via cycling and walking. Sidewalks and walking paths will remain open for pedestrians as conditions allow; however, please follow all posted signs, detours, and traffic control devices.

RideIndego is an accessible and affordable way to get to and from FIFA FanFestival. There will be an Indego Station Hub with temporary capacity for 100 bikes at Fan Festival at Kelly Drive and Sedgely Drive in addition to regular docking stations conveniently located throughout the City, including along Kelly Drive and the Parkway. Download the official Indego App to check real-time bike and dock availability at any station. Visit the Google Play or Apple App Store and look for the official Indego App.

Citywide Wayfinding & Navigation

Wayfinding Signage

To help residents and visitors navigate Philadelphia throughout FIFA World Cup 2026 and FIFA Fan Festival Philadelphia, the City of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Soccer 2026 are implementing a comprehensive, citywide wayfinding program designed to improve mobility, accessibility, and the overall visitor experience.

More than 100 temporary wayfinding signs will be installed throughout Center City, along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, near transit hubs, and throughout key visitor corridors leading to FIFA Fan Festival Philadelphia at Lemon Hill and Philadelphia Stadium. The signage system will provide directional guidance for pedestrians and cyclists and help connect visitors to transit options, hospitality hubs, cultural destinations, and event venues across the city.

Volunteers & Visitor Support

Thousands of volunteers will help welcome the world to Philadelphia during FIFA World Cup 2026. FIFA Volunteers and the Philadelphia Visitor Center's Phambassadors will support residents and visitors throughout the city during the tournament.

Volunteers will be stationed at key locations across Philadelphia, including transit hubs, major attractions, hospitality centers, FIFA Fan Festival Philadelphia, and along primary pedestrian routes. Volunteers will assist visitors with directions, event information, transportation guidance, language support, and more. The Phambassadors will play a key role in helping visitors navigate the city while showcasing Philadelphia's hospitality and civic pride.

Safety & Event Contact Information

Who to call or where to go with questions or concerns:

-Medical, police, or fire emergencies: call 9-1-1.

-Find a police district. Follow Philadelphia Police on X.

-Have a medical emergency? Find fire stations. Follow Philadelphia Fire on Xn X.

-For non-emergency and city service information: contact Philly311 by dialing 3-1-1

-Philadelphia International Airport's playbook for visitors travelling through PHL.

-SEPTA transit police safety and security: call (215) 234-1911.

-Need some nature, looking for some shade, or a place to cool off? Visit Parks & Recreation's location finder for parks, recreation centers, pools, and spraygrounds.

-Find your way around Philadelphia with maps and directions.

A total of five players with local connections will be on the U.S. Men's National Team World Cup roster, including Matt Freese of Wayne, Pa.; Auston Trusty of Media, Pa.; Christian Pulisic of Hershey, Pa.; Brenden Aaronson of Medford, N.J.; and Mark McKenzie of Bear, Del.

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The roster was set by coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Also named to the national team are Weston McKennie, Tyler Adams, Matt Turner, Sergiño Dest, Chris Richards, Antonee Robinson, Gio Reyna, Ricardo Pepi, Miles Robinson, Tim Ream, Sebastian Berhalter, Cristian Roldan, Alex Freeman, Malik Tillman, Max Arfsten, Haji Wright, Folarin Balogun, Tim Weah, Mark McKenzie, Joe Scally, Chris Brady and Alex Zendejas.

Half of the U.S. squad will be playing in the World Cup for the very first time alongside 13 World Cup vets, including Pulisic and Adams.

The U.S. men's team will take on Paraguay on June 12 in the first of three group stage games before moving on to additional Group D matchups with Australia and Turkey.

The U.S. team will be looking to improve upon their 2022 tournament run, when they lost to the Netherlands in the Round of 16.

The U.S. Men's National Team has never won a World Cup tournament.

FIFA announced on Friday that it will now allow fans to bring their own water bottles to some stadiums during the World Cup, adjusting a policy that had barred spectators from bringing refillable water bottles into the tournament's 16 stadiums across North America, including some with limited or no shade from the sun.

The video featured is from a previous report.

FIFA in a social media post said fans will be permitted to bring one, soft, plastic, 20-ounce (590 milliliter), factory-sealed, disposable water bottle into any match taking place in the United States or Canada.

In a video released by FIFA, Chief Operating Officer Heimo Schirgi said fans will still not be permitted to bring in hard sided, reusable water bottles "due to safety and security reasons."

FIFA stated, "for the avoidance of doubt, reusable water bottles may not be brought into the stadium."

FIFA's stadium rules had stated that fans could bring in a transparent, reusable bottle up to one liter, or 33.8 ounces capacity. On Thursday, the "Stadium Code of Conduct" update was criticized by an English fan group, which argued FIFA had given assurances on carrying empty plastic bottles to fill with freely available water at a tournament where heat and extreme weather are expected to be a factor.