Dec 8, 2025 - Sports

FIFA World Cup schedule for Philadelphia is set

World Cup matches in Philadelphia next year will feature soccer powerhouses Brazil, France and Croatia at Lincoln Financial Field.

Why it matters: We now (mostly) know the full match schedule for the tournament in Philly and across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

State of play: FIFA revealed the 2026 World Cup schedule over the weekend.

Yes, but: Six teams have yet to be determined through playoffs, meaning some matchups remain incomplete until March.

Zoom in: Matches at the Linc in Philly are:

Plus: France will play the winner of a playoff spot — Iraq, Bolivia or Suriname — on June 22 at 5pm.

That means Philly is poised to see France's Kylian Mbappé — one of the top players in the world — take the pitch here.

Worth noting: Philly also has a Round of 16 match on July 4.

What's next: The next round to buy tickets runs from Thursday through Jan. 13.

During the Random Selection Draw phase, fans can submit applications for specific matches.