Soccer fans gather for FIFA Final Draw watch party in South Philadelphia ahead of 2026 World Cup

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Friday, December 5, 2025
Soccer fans gather for FIFA Final Draw watch party ahead of World Cup

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia Soccer 2026, the group planning local World Cup matches, is hosting a watch party, as FIFA holds its Final Draw for the tournament.

The Final Draw is when tournament groups are revealed.

FIFA will release an updated match schedule on Saturday, which is when we will know which teams will play in Philadelphia for the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer.

Friday's watch party is open to the public.

It will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Stateside Live! around the sports complex in South Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Union Homegrown players Quinn Sullivan and Frankie Westfield, and the Sons of Ben will also be there.

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