Jun 14, 2026, 8:30 PM GMT
Scenes from Fan Fest ahead of tonight's match in Philly
Soccer fans started arriving at FIFA Fan Fest early ahead of tonight's Ivory Coast-Ecuador game in Philadelphia.
World Cup Philly updates: France reaches quarterfinals with 1-0 win over Paraguay
Last updated: Saturday, July 4, 2026 11:58PM GMT
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The United States kicked off its 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage as it took on Bosnia-Herzegovina in the last round-of-32 match on Wednesday.
Mauricio Pochettino's side secured a 2-0 victory thanks to goals from Folarin Balogun and Malik Tillman, booking their place in the round of 16, where they will face Belgium on Monday night.
In Philadelphia, France defeated Paraguay 1-0 on Saturday to reach the quarterfinals. It was the final World Cup match in the city.
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Latest forecast: Tracking possible thunderstorms
If you're heading to the Ivory Coast-Ecuador game on Sunday night, expect it to be warm and humid with some possible thunderstorms nearby.
Check the latest AccuWeather forecast here.
Jun 14, 2026, 5:32 PM GMT
PPA gives parking permit reminder for residents near Lemon Hill
The Philadelphia Parking Authority is asking residents living near Fan Fest to check their application status and verify that all information was entered correctly.
Jun 14, 2026, 1:55 AM GMT
Chester 12‑year‑old's World Cup-inspired jersey design displayed in national art galleries
A 12-year-old from Chester is gaining national attention during the World Cup, not for her skills on the pitch, but for her artwork.
Ava Nichols' soccer jersey design is now being showcased in art galleries across the country.
Nichols said the opportunity has been meaningful both personally and creatively.
"I'm, like, making a positive impact on my community, and just people will be able to see my jersey around the world, that feels really good," she said.
Nichols was chosen from hundreds of students who participated in Design FC, a nonprofit that introduces young people to sports and design as a creative outlet.
As part of a World Cup initiative, the organization partnered with 37 nonprofits worldwide, each selecting one young designer to create a jersey representing themselves and their country.
"They each went through the design process and they each created a jersey. We manufactured these jerseys, shipped them around the world," said Oliver Steinglass of Design FC. "Ava was the obvious choice for us, just given her engagement with the program, her talent."
Nichols spent two months developing her design, which features American monuments, a bald eagle and even Exit 6 off Route 320 - a nod to her roots in Chester.
She said the project taught her not only artistic skills but also broader life lessons.
Her jersey, along with 37 others, is currently on display in a New York art gallery and will soon travel to Los Angeles.
