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Philadelphia

US 2026 World Cup host city; among 12 that missed HRW's human rights plan deadline.

Last refreshed: 11 May 2026

Key Question

Why hasn't Philadelphia published a World Cup human rights action plan?

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Common Questions
Which stadium will host World Cup matches in Philadelphia?
World Cup matches in Philadelphia will be played at Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Philadelphia Eagles NFL team.
Which World Cup matches are in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia's World Cup matches are played at Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Eagles. Philadelphia is one of 11 US host cities for the 2026 tournament.
Has Philadelphia published a World Cup human rights plan?
No. Philadelphia was among the 12 of 16 host city committees that had not published a Human Rights Action Plan by HRW's 11 May 2026 deadline. Only Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, and Vancouver had complied.Source: Lowdown
Where in Philadelphia is the World Cup stadium?
Lincoln Financial Field in South Philadelphia hosts the World Cup matches. It is the home of the Philadelphia Eagles NFL team.

Background

Philadelphia is one of the 16 host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with matches to be played at Lincoln Financial Field. By the Human Rights Watch self-imposed deadline of 11 May 2026, Philadelphia was among the 12 host city committees that had published no Human Rights Action Plan.

Philadelphia is Pennsylvania's largest city and the sixth-largest in the United States. It has a strong football (soccer) tradition through the Philadelphia Union and the city's historic immigrant communities who brought the sport from Europe. Lincoln Financial Field hosts the Philadelphia Eagles NFL team.