Lincoln Financial Field
Philadelphia · 🇺🇸 United States
| FIFA Name | Philadelphia Stadium |
| City | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Capacity | 67,594 |
| Opened | 2003 |
| Home Team | Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) |
| Surface | Hybrid natural grass |
| Roof | Open-air (no roof) |
Tournament role
Lincoln Financial Field hosts 7 matches at the 2026 World Cup. Philadelphia has deep soccer roots — the city hosted matches at the 1994 World Cup (at nearby Veterans Stadium) and the 2003 Women's World Cup.
Matches at Lincoln Financial Field
| # | Date | Time (ET) | Match | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Jun 14 | 7:00 PM | Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador | Group E |
| 32 | Jun 19 | 9:00 PM | Brazil vs Haiti | Group C |
| 42 | Jun 22 | 5:00 PM | France vs Iraq | Group I |
| 55 | Jun 25 | 4:00 PM | Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire | Group E |
| 68 | Jun 27 | 5:00 PM | Croatia vs Ghana | Group L |
| 90 | Jul 4 | 5:00 PM | Winner M74 vs Winner M78 | Round of 16 |
About Lincoln Financial Field
Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has a capacity of 67,594 for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The venue will host 7 matches during the tournament.
Lincoln Financial Field opened in 2003 as the home of the Philadelphia Eagles. Located in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex alongside Citizens Bank Park and Wells Fargo Center, it is part of one of America's densest sports districts. The stadium already uses a hybrid natural grass surface.
Philadelphia hosted matches during the 1994 World Cup at the now-demolished Veterans Stadium, and the city's passionate sports culture makes it a natural World Cup host. Summer weather is warm and humid — typical July highs around 31°C (88°F) — with occasional thunderstorms.
Location & conditions
| Location | South Philadelphia, PA — 5 miles south of downtown |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Altitude | 12m (39 ft) above sea level |
| Average June Temperature | 22-29°C (72-84°F) |
| Average July Temperature | 24-31°C (75-88°F) |
| Conditions Note | Open-air stadium — warm and humid in summer. Occasional thunderstorms. |
Surface & facilities
| Playing Surface | Hybrid natural grass (Desso GrassMaster) |
| Normal Surface | Hybrid natural grass — minimal preparation needed |
| Pitch Dimensions | 105m × 68m (FIFA standard) |
| Roof Type | Open-air (no roof) |
| Climate Control | None — open to weather |