Match 9
Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador
Sun, Jun 14, 7:00 PM EDT - Group Stage
USA host city
Philadelphia World Cup 2026 Schedule & City Guide
Philadelphia gives fans a historic city base with relatively straightforward stadium-district planning compared with some larger metro hosts.
Use this Philadelphia World Cup 2026 schedule guide to connect city matches, kickoff times, stadium context, hotel areas, local transport, and budget planning before booking.
Schedule connection
Connect Philadelphia matches to the full World Cup 2026 schedule
Start with the full World Cup 2026 schedule to compare Philadelphiamatch dates, stages, venues, and kickoff windows, then return to this city guide for airport, hotel, transport, budget, and matchday details.
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World Cup 2026 schedule in Philadelphia
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Match 29
Brazil vs Haiti
Fri, Jun 19, 8:30 PM EDT - Group Stage
Match 42
France vs Iraq
Mon, Jun 22, 5:00 PM EDT - Group Stage
Match 55
Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire
Thu, Jun 25, 4:00 PM EDT - Group Stage
Match 68
Croatia vs Ghana
Sat, Jun 27, 5:00 PM EDT - Group Stage
Match 77
Group I winner vs Third-place team from Groups C, D, F, G, H
Official knockout slots; teams to be confirmed.
Tue, Jun 30, 5:00 PM EDT - Round of 32
Match 89
Winner of Match 74 vs Winner of Match 77
Official knockout slots; teams to be confirmed.
Sat, Jul 4, 5:00 PM EDT - Round of 16
Airport and Transportation
- Check subway and event service to the stadium district before matchday.
- Stay central if you want walking access to historic areas and restaurants.
- Plan post-match exits because stadium-district crowds can build quickly.
Best Areas to Stay
Center CityOld CityUniversity CityStadium district
Matchday Checklist
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Focus city cluster
Compare this city with other priority hosts
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Semi-final city
Dallas
High match count with Round of 32, Round of 16, and semi-final planning demand.
Quarter-final city
Los Angeles
Major gateway city with group-stage, Round of 32, and quarter-final demand.
Semi-final city
Atlanta
High match count and semi-final route planning make it a priority city cluster.
Final city
New York New Jersey
Final-week demand makes city, budget, and transport planning especially important.
Third-place city
Miami
Late-stage match demand combines with hotel, weather, and local transport planning.
Opening match city
Mexico City
Opening match and knockout path demand make it a high-intent Mexico cluster.
Canada host city
Toronto
Canada entry checks, downtown logistics, and group-stage planning create strong utility.
Canada route city
Vancouver
Cross-border route planning and knockout matches make Vancouver a priority cluster.
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FAQ
Is Philadelphia a good city for walking?
Center City and historic areas are walkable, but fans should still plan transport to the stadium district.
Is PHL airport convenient?
PHL is the main airport and can be convenient for domestic and some international routes, especially if staying near Center City.