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8<br />

2026 FIFA World Cup Philadelphia<br />

Lincoln Financial Field<br />

Lincoln Financial Field is located in South Philadelphia,<br />

as part of the city’s sports and entertainment district.<br />

With a capacity of 69,328, the stadium is home to the<br />

Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL.<br />

Construction of Lincoln Financial Field began in May 2001,<br />

and less than 28 months later the stadium hosted it’s first ever<br />

event, a sold-out football match between Manchester <strong>United</strong><br />

and FC Barcelona. Since its opening in 2003, the stadium has<br />

hosted a variety of sports and entertainment events and has<br />

seen its share of football matches. From serving as a venue<br />

during the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2003, to playing host to<br />

numerous CONCACAF events, including the Gold Cup Final<br />

in 2015, it has proven to be an impressive football facility.<br />

Year Constructed:<br />

Type of Stadium:<br />

Main Use:<br />

Legacy:<br />

2003<br />

Existing<br />

Multi-purpose<br />

Football, NFL<br />

TM<br />

FIFA World Cup<br />

Gross Capacity: 69,328<br />

Stage of Competition:<br />

QF/3rd<br />

Philadelphia<br />

PHILADELPHIA<br />

PHILADELPHIA<br />

Over 11,000 solar panels<br />

have been installed as part<br />

of USGBC LEED Certified<br />

Silver certification.<br />

A B C D E 8 Stadiums 189/474

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