Football Mondial 2026

Lincoln Financial Field

Philadelphia, PA · Hybrid surface

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Philadelphia, PA

Lincoln Financial Field

Philadelphia, PA

Hosts R16

Capacity

69,796

Matches

Stage

R16

About this stadium

Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA is one of the signature World Cup 2026 sites, with a listed tournament capacity of 69,796 and a hybrid playing surface. Its older footprint adds history and atmosphere that newer venues cannot fake.

Its assignment as the R16 host underlines how central it is to FIFA's tournament plan. Philadelphia brings an intense sports culture and a compact downtown-to-stadium travel pattern. It is one of the strongest East Coast cities for fans who want a dense, walkable tournament experience.

Venue facts

Opened: 2003

Owner: City of Philadelphia / Philadelphia Eagles

Timezone: America/New_York

Renovations: Minimal structural work; the tournament package relies on temporary grass and broadcast compound upgrades.

Host city & transport

Philadelphia brings an intense sports culture and a compact downtown-to-stadium travel pattern. It is one of the strongest East Coast cities for fans who want a dense, walkable tournament experience.

Broad Street Line access makes this one of the easiest US venues without a car. Regional rail plus subway is the standard fan route.

Previous major events

CONCACAF Gold Cup matches (multiple editions)NCAA Army-Navy Game (multiple years)Copa América Centenario matches (2016)