🇺🇸 United States · Host city
Philadelphia at the
2026 World Cup.
6 matches at Lincoln Financial Field. Plan your stay — hotels near the venue, the card to swipe in USD, airport and transit logistics.
6 matches
The Philadelphia schedule at Lincoln Financial Field.
Local kickoff times. Group-stage teams resolve at the December 2025 draw; knockout-round teams resolve as the tournament progresses.
Group stage · Group D
Sat, Jun 13
3:00 PM
ET
Group stage · Group D
Sat, Jun 20
12:00 PM
ET
Group stage · Group K
Tue, Jun 23
6:00 PM
ET
Group stage · Group F
Sat, Jun 27
3:00 PM
ET
Round of 32
Wed, Jul 1
3:00 PM
ET
Round of 16
Sat, Jul 11
3:00 PM
ET
Where to stay
Hotels near Lincoln Financial Field.
For a single match, stay near the stadium and skip the post-match traffic. For multiple matches or a longer stay, base yourself in central Philadelphia with reliable transit to the venue.
Near the stadium
Convenient for a single match. Often more expensive on match days; consider booking 3+ months ahead.
Search near Lincoln Financial Fieldarrow_forwardCentral Philadelphia
Better for multi-match stays and exploring the city between games. Mix of business hotels and chain anchors with full transit.
Best card for Philadelphia
USD spend — no foreign-transaction worries for US-issued cards.
Use your highest-multiplier travel card.
Travel logistics
Getting in, getting around.
Airport
PHL
Primary international gateway. Direct routes from the major US/Canada/Mexico hubs.
Time zone
ET
Local kickoff times shown in ET. Convert for your home time zone.
Local currency
USD
Most large hotels accept USD; smaller vendors expect local. Use a no-FTF card.
Questions
Frequently asked about Philadelphia & the World Cup.
When is the World Cup 2026 in Philadelphia?
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6 matches in Philadelphia run from Sat, Jun 13 to Sat, Jul 11 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Where should I stay for the World Cup in Philadelphia?
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For a single match, near Lincoln Financial Field. For multiple matches or extended trips, central Philadelphia with transit access. Book at least 6 months ahead — World Cup compresses inventory tightly.
What credit card should I use for Philadelphia during the World Cup?
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A travel-multiplier card (Sapphire Reserve, Amex Platinum, Capital One Venture X). USD spend is straightforward; focus on hotel co-brand stacks and travel-credit redemptions.
What is the closest airport to Lincoln Financial Field?
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PHL is the primary international gateway for Philadelphia. Direct connections from major North American hubs are available.