ESPN also noted that FIFPRO executives suggested canceling FIFA Club World Cup matches in Philadelphia due to the heat, as temperatures went beyond their threshold of 82.4 degrees on the WetBulb Globe Temperature gauge. According to WeatherSpark, the average temperature in Philadelphia for late June is around 87 degrees.

Ticket pricing, adverse weather, pitches, travel problems - there is much to be worked on before next summer's international tournament

The number one question for a lot of soccer fans right now is when they’ll be able to buy tickets to next year’s World Cup. For the most part, there still isn’t an answer yet. If you want to spend thousands of dollars to go in on a suite or other high-end hospitality areas,

When the FIFA World Cup hits North America in June 2026, 48 teams and millions of sports fans will be traveling among venues spread across Canada, the United States and Mexico. It’s a dramatic expansion – 16 more teams will be playing than in recent years,

A recent FIFA decision could give Philadelphia up to three more matches to host during the 2026 World Cup than it originally planned, causing a “ripple effect” that would boost visitation and ...

Lawmakers at the state Capitol have been chipping away at some policy changes to make next year’s events a success, but significant state funding still needs to be secured.

After heat concerns dominated the U.S.-based Club World Cup, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said covered stadiums will be used at the 2026 World Cup.

In an effort to raise awareness that Philadelphia will be one of 11 U.S. cities to host 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, the city raised a FIFA flag above City Hall Thursday. The baby-blue flag is emblazoned with the World Cup trophy. Meg Kane (center) posed with local youth soccer players and city and community leaders after the flag was raised.

Lincoln Financial Field was granted six matches in the 2026 World Cup, FIFA announced Sunday. The highlight is a Round of 16 game on July 4, 2026, marking the country’s 250th anniversary.