The FIFA Club World Cup is in the rearview, but it will provide a road map for Philadelphia planners putting on next year's World Cup matches. Why it matters: The 2026 event is expected to have a roughly $770 million economic impact on Philly,

ESPN also noted that FIFPRO executives suggested canceling FIFA Club World Cup matches in Philadelphia due to the heat, as temperatures went beyond their threshold of 82.4 degrees on the WetBulb Globe Temperature gauge. According to WeatherSpark, the average temperature in Philadelphia for late June is around 87 degrees.

Ticket pricing, adverse weather, pitches, travel problems - there is much to be worked on before next summer's international tournament

FIFA, world soccer’s governing body, said that “the application period for the first ticket draw” will open on Sept. 10.

CBS3's Pat Gallen previously spoke to Philadelphia Union head coach Jim Curtin about the city being selected to host the 2026 World Cup. "I've heard little hints in different inside pieces that we ...

A recent FIFA decision could give Philadelphia up to three more matches to host during the 2026 World Cup than it originally planned, causing a “ripple effect” that would boost visitation and ...

Philadelphia will be one of the host cities for the FIFA World Cup in 2026. Representatives visited with business and tourism leaders in Lancaster County to talk about planning for the event and ...

In an effort to raise awareness that Philadelphia will be one of 11 U.S. cities to host 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, the city raised a FIFA flag above City Hall Thursday. The baby-blue flag is emblazoned with the World Cup trophy. Meg Kane (center) posed with local youth soccer players and city and community leaders after the flag was raised.

Before Philadelphia hosts FIFA World Cup matches in 2026, the City of Brotherly Love will be the home of eight games in the newly expanded Club World Cup. Here is the schedule for the Philly slate ...

Soccer faces growing challenges from extreme heat, as seen during the FIFA Club World Cup in the U.S. this summer.