Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline 1st FIFA World Cup final halftime show
For the first time ever, the World Cup final will host a Super Bowl-style halftime show, with megawatt headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS.
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For the first time ever, the World Cup final will host a Super Bowl-style halftime show, with megawatt headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS.
CBS News Philadelphia got a behind-the-scenes look at how the Linc has transformed into a soccer pitch for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
NJ Transit has lowered the cost for a train ticket to World Cup games this summer from $105 to $98 after corporate partners stepped in.
Special temporary parking permits will be required in the residential neighborhoods near Lemon Hill during the FIFA Fan Festival.
Law enforcement officials say security plans in Philadelphia for the FIFA World Cup matches and July 4 celebrations will be similar to those for the Eagles' Super Bowl parades.
Round-trip rail tickets were going to cost World Cup fans $150. They will now be $105, NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri said Thursday.
Pop-up events from watch parties to street festivals will take place across New Jersey as the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Restaurant owners were briefed this week about the possibility of adding a 20% service charge to bills as the city hosts 2026 FIFA World Cup games. No final decision has been made.
Chester will be stepping into the global spotlight during the FIFA World Cup as Subaru Park prepares to host Côte d'Ivoire.
Philadelphia Soccer 2026 partnered with Airbnb to provide free SEPTA subway rides home for the city's FIFA World Cup matches.
Other FIFA World Cup host cities say tailgating will be prohibited, but it will be allowed when Philadelphia hosts six matches at Lincoln Financial Field.
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.
Bars and restaurants in Philadelphia can stay open two hours later than normal this summer as the city hosts a slew of America 250 events, FIFA World Cup matches and MLB All-Star Game festivities.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
Philadelphia Soccer 2026 announced more details about the FIFA Fan Festival tied to the city's World Cup matches.
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.
The U.S. men's national soccer team is expected to debut the new uniforms later this month in Atlanta, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup starting in June.
With just 100 days to go, the city is buzzing with excitement as it prepares to host matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
With just 100 days to go, the city is already buzzing with excitement as it prepares to host matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. CBS News Philadelphia's Madeleine Wright reports.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
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.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
Saturday will definitely be the pick of the weekend in the Philadelphia region, with temperatures starting off mild and comfortable under a mix of sun and clouds.
Surveillance video captured the moment a man had his laptop snatched off his table at gunpoint Friday at Parc in Philadelphia.
The Mets kept the Phillies from gaining ground in the National League wild-card race with a 6-3 victory Friday night.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for September 18, 2026.
Police believe a social media beef might have led to a shooting that injured a 16-year-old in East Germantown Friday night.
Raymond "R.C." Horsch, who lived at the so-called "house of horrors" in Olney until he died, was as intelligent as he was a monster and preyed on vulnerable women.
Saturday will definitely be the pick of the weekend in the Philadelphia region, with temperatures starting off mild and comfortable under a mix of sun and clouds.
Ed Sheeran is set to take the stage in Philadelphia for the first stop on his tour since Macklemore was dropped from the lineup over pro-Palestinian comments.
Surveillance video captured the moment a man had his laptop snatched off his table at gunpoint Friday at Parc in Philadelphia.
The Mets kept the Phillies from gaining ground in the National League wild-card race with a 6-3 victory Friday night.
Surveillance video captured the moment a man had his laptop snatched off his table at gunpoint Friday at Parc in Philadelphia.
Police believe a social media beef might have led to a shooting that injured a 16-year-old in East Germantown Friday night.
Archaeology students from Penn are joining community members to uncover the history of a historic Black neighborhood in West Philly that was demolished decades ago in the name of urban renewal.
Raymond "R.C." Horsch, who lived at the so-called "house of horrors" in Olney until he died, was as intelligent as he was a monster and preyed on vulnerable women, law enforcement sources said.
Wanda the therapy donkey has a packed schedule in Bucks County, bringing joy and comfort to seniors.
Gregory Taylor says his son, Xavier, is still on a ventilator, but they're hopeful and steadfast in their faith.
North Wildwood police say a man drowned in the ocean near Second Avenue on Wednesday.
The shooting happened around 7:20 a.m. Friday at the convenience store at the corner of Route 37 and Garfield Avenue, prosecutors said.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Circle S: Second Chance Ranch in Sicklerville also has its own nonprofit to support its rescue mission and give back to the community.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Today looks warm and noticeably more humid in the Philadelphia region, with highs reaching the mid-80s but feeling like the upper 80s.
Another beautiful September day is underway Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, low humidity and light winds in the Philadelphia region, all ingredients to spend time outside.
Concerns are growing in Wilmington, Delaware, after separate shootings over the weekend left two people dead, including a teen.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Four vaccinated people in Pennsylvania have contracted measles, health officials say.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto three cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Friday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
SEPTA has resumed service on three Regional Rail lines after downed Amtrak wires caused a suspension on Monday.
The Mets kept the Phillies from gaining ground in the National League wild-card race with a 6-3 victory Friday night.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for September 18, 2026.
Gregory Taylor says his son, Xavier, is still on a ventilator, but they're hopeful and steadfast in their faith.
Jonathan Greenard's Eagles debut will have to wait. The outside linebacker was ruled out against the Titans for the second straight week with a pectoral injury.
The Phillies beat the Mets 3-0 Thursday night to tie the Cubs for the top NL wild card.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
With the midterms 45 days away, the Supreme Court has blocked a push by the Trump administration to restrict mail-in voting. Deadlines to register are less than 30 days from now.
Pennsylvania lawmakers have until Oct. 13 to pass legislation to save skill games after a recent court decision.
Saturday brings lower humidity with a mix of sun and clouds, then Sunday kicks off a wet week with chances of showers each day until next weekend. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest forecast.
In this week's edition of the Friday Football Frenzy, Interboro beat Sun Valley, Audenried defeated Edison and much more. Here's some of the top highlights from around the Philadelphia region.
Grant Gilmore says that Saturday will be the best day of the weekend with mild and comfortable temps. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.