FIFA World Cup

Philly is officially one year away from the FIFA 2026 World Cup, which will have matches in Philadelphia. The city marked the occasion with the unveiling of a countdown clock. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk has the story. 

Today marks one year until the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and Philadelphia is already celebrating as one of the host cities.

In just one year history will be made. The FIFA World Cup 2026 comes to North America and the Linc is set to host several matches. NBC10’s Matt DeLucia shares how the City of Philadelphia plans to celebrate today. 

Irene Klepp, one of the many women behind fútbol, shares how her early experiences as an NFL cheerleader and Disneyland employee helped prepare her for her current role as as a CFO of the LA Sports and Entertainment Commission—where she’s now helping bring the World Cup to Los Angeles.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will kick-off on June 11. These are some of the numbers and dates you need to remember.

The Lincoln Financial Field is set to undergo a transformation! The FIFA Club World Cup turf will be installed today to prepare for matches this summer. NBC10’s Neil Fischer has a preview.

Former MLS player Bradley Wright-Phillips says the U.S. is not going to win the World Cup but explains how the MLS can still build off the momentum of the 2026 tournament to win big on the global stage.

As the first of eight FIFA games comes to Lincoln Financial Field for the Club World Cup on June 16, Keith Salmon of Tuckahoe Turf Farms in Hammontown, New Jersey, is putting the finishing touches on his perfect pitch.

A local turf farm is working with FIFA to prepare the field for the Linc as it prepares to host a FIFA Club World Cup match this summer. NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle has the story. 

President Donald Trump met with members of his appointed World Cup task force on Tuesday as he ensures the 2026 edition will be the “best run soccer tournament the world has ever seen.”

Next year will be a big one for Philadelphia as the city prepares to celebrate America’s 250th birthday and host major sporting events, including March Madness, the FIFA World Cup, the MLB All-Star Game and PGA Championships. NBC10’s Tim Furlong has an update on the planning. 

Excitement is building for the World Cup’s arrival in Philadelphia. Today the president of FIFA took a tour of the Linc, and other areas that will host this major event. NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-valle reports.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said soccer fans from all over the world are coming to Philadelphia this summer for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle reports on the matches this summer and the big celebration of soccer planned during FIFA World Cup games in 2026.

As Philadelphia prepares for next year’s FIFA World Cup, legendary DJ and producer DJ Jazzy Jeff unveiled the city’s official anthem for the massive event. All 16 host cities for the World Cup – including Philadelphia – were given a “sonic ID” that will serve as their theme song for the World Cup. While FIFA provided the IDs, each city…

DJ Jazzy Jeff – one half of the iconic hip hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince and one of the most innovative and respected DJs and producers of all time – was tasked with producing Philadelphia’s “sonic ID” for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

DJ Jazzy Jeff was selected as the producer for Philadelphia’s “sonic ID” for the 2026 FIFA World Cup .Philly Live’s Aunyea Lachelle shows us the song and speaks with the legendary DJ about how he came up with the sound as well as Meg Kane, the host city executive for Philadelphia. 

President Donald Trump had FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the White House to announce a World Cup Task Force ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Lemon Hill in Fairmount Park is set to host FIFA Fan Fest. NBC10’s Tim Furlong has a closer look at the location and all the money being spent to make this celebration happen. 

FIFA is reportedly considering a proposal to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams.

At Flower Show, the Philadelphia FIFA World Cup host city poster was revealed alongside a floral interpretation.