Fans in Philadelphia region go wild cheering on U.S. Men's Team in World Cup
Soccer fans were out in droves Friday night cheering on the U.S. team in their first match in the World Cup against Paraguay.
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Soccer fans were out in droves Friday night cheering on the U.S. team in their first match in the World Cup against Paraguay.
The first 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup match in Philadelphia is Sunday, but the party has already started at Fairmount Park.
Day 1 of the FIFA Fan Fest at Lemon Hill brought excitement, cheers and thousands of people from all over the world who braved scorching heat to celebrate soccer and Philadelphia.
Games are likely to be tied at the end of regulation at the 2026 World Cup, especially in the late stages of the tournament with a highly competitive field.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced the free tickets will go to certain groups, including National Guard members, pediatric hospital patients and healthcare workers, among others.
The first World Cup match in Philadelphia is this weekend. Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the NEXT Weather forecast for Sunday afternoon when Côte d'Ivoire and Ecuador take the field.
As Philadelphia prepares to host FIFA World Cup matches, Delaware's West African community is embracing its unique connection to the global tournament. Madeleine Wright reports.
Arshwin Asjes was born on the small island of Curaçao. With the national soccer team making the FIFA World Cup, he couldn't be prouder.
Penn is the official medical provider for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Philadelphia, and the city has been preparing for the event for years.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
The squad was announced during an event in New York City on Tuesday after U.S. Men's National Team manager Mauricio Pochettino spent months evaluating players to finalize the roster.
Pop-up events from watch parties to street festivals will take place across New Jersey as the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway.
From a Moldovian watermelon farm to new beginnings, Alexandru Zama's journey to Philly was fueled by family sacrifice and late-night training.
A team from New Jersey says they're out tens of thousands of dollars after the travel company GoPlay Sports abruptly shut down.
Days after NJ Transit announced a controversial pricing plan for 2026 FIFA World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Philadelphia's host committee announced a partnership to provide soccer fans a free subway ride home after games at the Linc.
MetLife Stadium will host eight 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, including the final in July, but soccer fans will have to rely on mass transit because there won't be any parking available.
A 7,000 square foot mini soccer pitch will replace the pickleball courts at Dilworth Park in Philadelphia through October.
Philadelphia's Lemon Hill will be transformed into FIFA Fan Festival this summer, featuring big screens showing World Cup matches, a vendor fair, food trucks, interactive spaces and more.
After losing the ability to walk, Onaliese Cosme fought her way back onto the soccer pitch at Deptford High School in New Jersey.
Rob Mac is bringing Wrexham back to Philadelphia — this time as the club is one step closer to reaching the Premier League.
The Union unveiled their primary "1776 Kit" jerseys, which pay tribute to America's 250th anniversary and Philadelphia's role.
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
Over 300 soccer players took over Temple University's Aramark Student Training and Recreation Sunday in memory of 7-year-old Elora Joyce Khan.
FIFA has announced the matchups for the 2026 World Cup games, including the five group matches that will be played in Philadelphia next summer. Nikki DeMentri reports.
