FIFA World Cup matches begin June 14 in Philadelphia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 1:02 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to start on June 11, with Philadelphia hosting its first match on June 14. Côte d'Ivoire will face Ecuador at Lincoln Financial Field, officially renamed 'Philadelphia Stadium' for the tournament. The venue will feature a total of six matches, including games with Brazil and France, culminating in two rounds of 16 matches on July 4. Tickets for all matches will be available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis beginning April 22.
- •First match in Philadelphia: Ecuador vs. Côte d'Ivoire on June 14.
- •Total of six matches scheduled at Lincoln Financial Field.
- •Tickets available starting April 22 on FIFA.com.
- •Philadelphia is one of 11 U.S. sites for the World Cup.
- •World Cup 2026 features a total of 48 teams.
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