Pride House Philadelphia preps inclusive events for LGBTQ+ soccer fans as the FIFA World Cup heads to Philadelphia in 2026.

When the FIFA World Cup hits North America in June 2026, 48 teams and millions of sports fans will be traveling among venues spread across Canada, the United States and Mexico. It’s a dramatic expansion – 16 more teams will be playing than in recent years,

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.

The highly anticipated soccer tournament begins on June 11, 2026, and will be broadcast on FOX and FOX Sports.

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.

After heat concerns dominated the U.S.-based Club World Cup, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said covered stadiums will be used at the 2026 World Cup.