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Ivory Coast's Amad Diallo (15) gestures to fans
Arts & Entertainment

Philly’s first World Cup game didn’t disappoint: Côte d’Ivoire’s late goal tops Ecuador 1-0

A near record crowd, mostly in Ecuadorian yellow, filled the South Philly stadium for the city’s first ever FIFA World Cup game.

2 hours ago

Ivory Coast's Amad Diallo (15) gestures to fans
Community
Billy Penn

Philly’s first World Cup game didn’t disappoint: Côte d’Ivoire’s late goal tops Ecuador 1-0

A near record crowd, mostly in Ecuadorian yellow, filled the South Philly stadium for the city’s first ever FIFA World Cup game.

15 hours ago

Thousands of soccer (or football) fans packed the FIFA Fan Festival
Community

Soccer fans from around the world celebrate FIFA World Cup’s Philadelphia debut

Soccer fans packed Lemon Hill’s Fan Festival before Sunday’s game at Lincoln Financial Field for Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador.

19 hours ago

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Mlamuli Mhlongo (right) came to the FIFA World Cup fan festival
Community
Billy Penn

Lemon Hill launches fan fest for Game 1 of Philly’s FIFA World Cup celebration

Despite the heat advisory, the registration was fully booked for Thursday’s session to see Mexico vs. South Africa on the big screens, then Luis Fonsi live.

4 days ago

Georgetown University's Rebecca Katz points to measles data
Health

Health sleuths are watching for disease threats during the World Cup

A heat wave may be the most obvious health threat. But infectious diseases can spread in a crowd.

4 days ago

Fher Olvera, lead singer of Mexican pop rock band Mana performs before the start of the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
Studio 2
Lifestyle

LIVE From FIFA Fan Fest at Lemon Hill

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is finally here. Studio 2 is celebrating the kickoff at Fan Fest in Lemon Hill with food, fun, trivia and a closer look at soccer's history in the U.S.

Air Date: June 11, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 52:41
Brad Page gives instructions to FIFA Fan Festival volunteers
Community
Billy Penn

Nearly 50,000 volunteers help make the World Cup happen. Here’s how Philly’s crew will help out

From ‘Philadelphia Stadium’ to the Lemon Hill fan fest, the volunteers in their neon shirts will be a beacon of aid for fans who’ve lost their way.

5 days ago

The new Christian to Crescent section of the Schuylkill River Trail, a 650-foot cable bridge, opened on May 17, 2025. (Emily Neil/WHYY)
Community
Billy Penn

World Cup fans can take a hike — literally. Soccer enthusiasts in Philly can access Lemon Hill fan fest and other sites via trails

Parking is extremely limited at the Lemon Hill World Cup fan site, but the festivities are easily accessible on the adjacent Schuylkill River Trail.

6 days ago

Fireworks cascade behind the central portico of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
Studio 2
Urban Planning

Is Philly ready for USA 250?

With the nation's birthday just around the corner, will the city’s infrastructure will hold up as well as the Declaration of Independence?

Air Date: June 4, 2026 1:00 pm

Listen 51:11
Yan Diomande dribbles the ball while Issa Kabore challenges from behind during a match.
Community
Billy Penn

First pre-World Cup warm up game in the Philly region comes Monday as Ivory Coast takes on the Union II

Les Éléphants are scheduled to arrive in the U.S. on Saturday and will be staying in Wilmington while they train at Chester’s Subaru Park.

2 weeks ago

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick speaks
Education
Billy Penn

Colin Kaepernick sparks Philly students’ creative storytelling with AI

The activist and former NFL quarterback’s Lumi app is helping with the school district’s five-year plan to improve literacy.

2 weeks ago

A man cheers in a bar with face paint of the American flag
Community
Billy Penn

Everything happening in Philly during the World Cup

World Cup fever has swept over the Philadelphia region and you don’t need game tickets to get in on the fun. Here are the best events happening while the tournament is in town

2 weeks ago

Gov. Josh Shapiro spoke at Citizens Bank Park
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Shapiro touts $30 million to ease traffic around South Philly Sports Complex

A $15 million on-ramp to I-76 will open in 2028, helping fans avoid getting stuck in gameday traffic.

2 weeks ago

The company of
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Just in time for Philly’s summer of soccer, Inis Nua puts the Homeless World Cup on stage

Just in time for Philly’s summer of soccer, Inis Nua puts the Homeless World Cup on stage.

2 weeks ago

United States men's national soccer team pose
Community
Billy Penn

U.S. Soccer’s FIFA World Cup squad includes 4 with Philly ties, 5 if you count Hershey

Philly fans also had opinions about some of the players that didn’t make the cut.

3 weeks ago

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