Phillies and Mets take break as World Cup match occurs in Philadelphia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets are not playing on Friday, June 19, due to a scheduling conflict with the FIFA World Cup. A Group C match between Brazil and Haiti will take place at Lincoln Financial Field, requiring logistical adjustments in the area. The Phillies and Mets resumed their series on Thursday, with the Mets winning 6-4. Game 2 is scheduled for Saturday evening, featuring Christopher Sanchez for the Phillies and Freddie Peralta for the Mets.
- •Phillies and Mets are off on Friday, June 19.
- •World Cup match between Brazil and Haiti at Lincoln Financial Field creates the schedule change.
- •Mets won Game 1 of the series 6-4 on June 18.
- •Game 2 set for Saturday, June 20, at 7:15 p.m. ET.
- •Christopher Sanchez and Freddie Peralta will start for their respective teams.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Why aren't Phillies, Mets playing tonight? World Cup shakes up Philly schedule
"Due to Friday's World Cup game between Brazil and Haiti at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, the Phillies and Mets will have the night off.
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