PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – As North America prepares to host the FIFA World Cup in two years, the 2026 FIFA Fan Festival is heading to Lemon Hill at Fairmount Park, Philadelphia Soccer 2026 announced this week.
The event is a huge hit for Philadelphia football fans as excitement builds around the game six 2026 FIFA World Cup matches at Lincoln Financial Field.
Philadelphia does one of 16 host cities in the US, Canada and Mexico for the big event.
Fairmount Park is expected to serve as a gathering place for fans from around the world. There will be large-scale viewing parties of all 104 matches of the World Cup tournament. Additionally, fans can fuel their excitement with food, drinks and entertainment. The event is free to attend.
“The eyes of the world will be on the city of Philadelphia,” said Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson. “People will come from all over the country and all over the world to the city of Philadelphia to eat, sleep and play.”
The location was announced Thursday outside the Lemon Hill Mansion. There were images of what the FIFA Fan Festival will look like, and a local youth soccer player practicing the skills and drills with Philadelphia Union captain, Alejandro Bedoya.
The six games taking place at Lincoln Financial Field include five group stage games in mid-to-late June an elimination game on America’s 250th birthday.
Lincoln Financial Field has already built excitement around the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A plaque and giant banner were unveiled, along with events at LOVE Park and City Hall.
Companies throughout the city are anticipating this company will be booming. It is estimated that the event will change the city $460 million in terms of economic impact.
Philadelphia will also host the 2026 MLB All-Star Game and Home Run Derby and the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament in the same year.
