PHILADELPHIA, PA – Philadelphia is set to become a major hub for international club soccer as Lincoln Financial Field prepares to host eight electrifying matches for the inaugural, expanded FIFA Club World Cup 2025™. Kicking off on June 16, 2025, this historic tournament will bring 32 of the world's most successful club teams from every continent to the United States, with Philadelphia playing a pivotal role in this new era of global football.
The revamped FIFA Club World Cup™ will feature 63 matches over 30 days across 11 U.S. cities, aiming to redefine how the true world club champion is crowned. The competition brings together teams that have earned their spot through sporting merit and continental championships over a four-year cycle.
Philadelphia's Championship Slate:
Soccer fans in the Philadelphia region can look forward to a thrilling lineup of matches at Lincoln Financial Field, culminating in a quarterfinal clash on the Fourth of July:
- Monday, June 16: Brazilian powerhouse Flamengo vs. Esperance Sportive de Tunis (Tunisia)
- Wednesday, June 18: English champions Manchester City vs. Wydad AC (Morocco)
- Friday, June 20: Flamengo vs. English giants Chelsea FC
- Sunday, June 22: Italian legends Juventus FC vs. Wydad AC
- Tuesday, June 24: Esperance Sportive de Tunis vs. Chelsea FC
- Thursday, June 26: Austrian contenders FC Salzburg vs. Spanish titans Real Madrid C.F.
- Saturday, June 28: Round of 16 Match
- Friday, July 4: Quarterfinal Match
Leaders Hail Philadelphia's Role:
The significance of Philadelphia hosting these matches has been underscored by key figures in the sporting world. During a recent visit, FIFA President Gianni Infantino remarked to the Philadelphia City Council, "This year, we have a new competition... the World Cup of the 32 best club teams in the world... And, of course, to be in the city where everything started, almost 250 years ago, here in Philadelphia, is a symbol in itself. Here the American Dream started, and here we’ll start with a new FIFA (Club) World Cup."
Larry Needle, Executive Director of PHL Sports, added, “This is an incredible opportunity for Philadelphia and Lincoln Financial Field to host the world’s best soccer players and welcome fans from around the globe as we continue to prepare for next summer’s FIFA World Cup 26™. We are grateful to FIFA and the Eagles for their leadership and excited to once again showcase Philadelphia as a world-class sports destination.”
Echoing this enthusiasm, Frank Gumienny, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the Philadelphia Eagles, stated, “We are getting to put our home — the home of the Eagles — on the grandest stage potentially in the world.”
More Than Just Matches:
The inaugural FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ will see its winner crowned on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, where the victorious team will lift the newly designed FIFA Club World Cup Trophy, a collaboration with Tiffany & Co. Philadelphia joins ten other U.S. cities, including Atlanta, Miami, and New York/New Jersey, in hosting this month-long tournament.
How to Be Part of the Action:
Tickets for the FIFA Club World Cup™ matches at Lincoln Financial Field are available now via FIFA.com/tickets. For fans worldwide, FIFA has partnered with DAZN, which will broadcast every game of the tournament for free, ensuring unprecedented access to the action.
This exciting event also serves as a precursor to more global soccer in the city, as Philadelphia is one of 11 U.S. Host Cities for the FIFA World Cup 26™, with local matches set to begin on June 14, 2026.
Philadelphia is gearing up for an unforgettable summer of soccer in 2025. The arrival of the FIFA Club World Cup™ at Lincoln Financial Field brings a new level of international club competition to the city, promising thrilling matches and a vibrant atmosphere. With some of the world's most iconic clubs and players gracing the pitch, Philadelphia's passionate sports fans have a unique opportunity to witness history in the making.
