PHILADELPHIA

Philadelphia is the sixth-largest city in the United States, with a Greater Philadelphia metro of about 6.2 million people and the country's fourth-largest metro economy. World Cup 2026 matches are held at Lincoln Financial Field (renamed Philadelphia Stadium, ~67,000 seats, opened 2003), home of the Philadelphia Eagles, winners of Super Bowl LII and LIX. The venue stages six matches: five group games and a Round of 16 match scheduled for 4 July, US Independence Day. MLS side Philadelphia Union plays at Subaru Park in suburban Chester. Philadelphia was the first US capital and the site where the Declaration of Independence was signed. The main airport is PHL, an American Airlines hub. June weather is mild, 25-30 °C.