Residents Say Philadelphia Hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup Would Be Great For Local Economy

By Ross DiMattei, CBS Philadelphia

June 16, 2022

Philadelphia is in the running to be a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. More than a dozen cities are competing for 10 spots in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Philadelphia is one of 16 U.S. cities vying to host World Cup matches in 2026, and a big part of the pitch to FIFA is the pitch at Lincoln Financial Field.

That’s how soccer fans refer to the playing field.

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