World Cup 2026

Jamie Scott, a director at Penn Fusion Soccer Academy, said Freese’s gaffe against Belgium doesn’t diminish his World Cup achievements, or his example as a role model.

Excited and anxious, Paraguayan-Americans held out hope for another underdog win.

Philly’s role as World Cup host has come to an end with a dominant performance by France on a scorching Fourth of July afternoon.

The soaring French return to Philly to face a Paraguay side that has already pulled off a giant-killing win over Germany.

Both local and international soccer fans seem happy to tip their servers — even when it’s mandatory.

Temperatures in Greater Philadelphia are expected to reach over 100 degrees during World Cup games and America’s semiquincentennial events.

“This is not the kind of heat event we see every year,” the National Weather Service reported, adding it may be the hottest period the region has experienced since 2011.

Ashton and Zach Smith just wanted the quintessential photos outside City Hall. Now the newlyweds are one of the viral fan moments of soccer’s biggest celebration.

Ashton and Zach Smith just wanted the quintessential photos outside City Hall. Now the newlyweds are one of the viral fan moments of soccer’s biggest celebration.

After packed crowds for five group stage games in South Philly, excitement is building for what could be a marquee matchup on the Fourth of July.

Curaçao fans showed lots of underdog spirit as the smallest nation ever to compete in World Cup play.

Many didn’t give the Caribbean island a chance at the tournament, or know where it is. Now it’s one of the Cinderella stories of the summer.

The free customizable charm bracelets offered at the Bank of America booth have become a viral hit, and created long queues to get one.

Kylian Mbappé scored twice for Les Bleus as Iraq’s diaspora cheered on their nation’s return to the tournament.

Hundreds of yellow jersey-wearing Brazil fans took over the Art Museum steps this week before descending on South Philly to watch the Canarinho win.