Philadelphia hosts six group stage matches at Lincoln Financial Field. Here is the complete guide for fans attending in Philadelphia.
LINCOLN FINANCIAL FIELD
Full name: Lincoln Financial Field
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
World Cup capacity: 69,000
NFL Tenant: Philadelphia Eagles
Opened: 2003
Lincoln Financial Field is an outdoor open-air stadium in South Philadelphia. It is one of the tournament's outdoor venues without a retractable roof. July temperatures in Philadelphia average around 87 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect warm and potentially humid conditions. Check the weather forecast for your match day and bring sun protection.
MATCHES HOSTED IN PHILADELPHIA
France vs. IC PO-2 Winner (June 22): France's second group game.
Additional Group I and other group matches across matchdays 1 through 3.
Six matches total in the group stage. No knockout games are assigned to Philadelphia.
THE FRANCE GAME ON JUNE 22
France is arguably the highest-profile single match at Lincoln Financial Field. France vs. the Intercontinental Playoff 2 winner is France's second group game. By this point in the tournament, France will likely have already played Senegal on June 16 in New Jersey. The June 22 game allows Philadelphia to host one of the world's best teams.
Philadelphia has a significant French-origin and European community. French fans traveling from the New York/New Jersey area for the June 16 MetLife game can continue to Philadelphia for the June 22 match.
GETTING TO LINCOLN FINANCIAL FIELD
SEPTA Broad Street Line runs directly to the stadium. Take the subway from Center City Philadelphia to AT&T Station (formerly Pattison). Journey takes approximately 20 minutes from City Hall Station.
By car: Interstate 95 and 476 provide access. Stadium parking is available. Arrive 60 to 90 minutes early.
ACCOMMODATION IN PHILADELPHIA
Center City Philadelphia has strong hotel options within subway distance of the stadium. Book early. June in Philadelphia is busy and World Cup traffic adds demand.
The Philadelphia area is easily accessible by Amtrak from FIFA World Cup 2026 Tickets (approximately 1.5 hours) and Washington DC (approximately 2 hours). This makes Philadelphia an accessible day-trip option for fans based in New York.
SECONDARY MARKET PRICING
Philadelphia games involving France will have stronger secondary market demand than average. Other group stage games at Lincoln Financial Field involving lower-ranked teams will be among the more affordable matches in the tournament's northeastern cluster.