Jan 28, 2026 - News

The World Cup is coming to Philly — and we want your local intel

Isaac Avilucea

Illustration of a question mark formed by the patches from a soccer ball on a field. — Illustration: Maura Losch/Axios

The one big thing on everyone's mind: the World Cup in Philly.

Why it matters: The global event will bring at least half a million people here, packing into fan zones and converging for big games, for our sportiest year ever.

But many of the best World Cup moments happen in neighborhood bars, community spaces, and living rooms across our city.

The big picture: That's where you come in. We need big-time intel to help map where the real World Cup energy will be — so visitors and locals have a true guide to Philly before kickoff.

Zoom in: We have questions. You have answers. Think of this as a news-hunting expedition.

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The World Cup is coming to Philly — and we want your local intel

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