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The 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled from June 11 to July 19, 2026, will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Getting to matches in New York/New Jersey and Philadelphia is easy! Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, is conveniently situated between two major host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field and New York City's MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This central location is ideal for visitors planning to attend matches in both cities.
6/13/26 - Brazil vs. Morocco
6/16/26 - France vs. Senegal
6/22/26 - Norway vs. Senegal
6/25/26 - Ecuador vs. Germany
6/27/26 - Panama vs. England
6/30/26 - Round of 32, Match 77
7/5/26 - Round of 16, Match 91
7/19/26 - FINAL, Match 104
6/14/26 - Côte d’Ivoire vs. Ecuador
6/19/26 - Brazil vs. Haiti
6/22/26 - France vs. the winner of the Iraq/Bolivia/Suriname playoff
6/25/26 - Curaçao vs. Côte d’Ivoire
6/27/26 - Croatia vs. Ghana
7/4/26 - Round of 16, Match 89
Public transportation is available through LANta bus service, while regional bus lines connect Lehigh Valley to major cities like NYC and Philadelphia. Visitors can get around locally using taxi and rideshare services like Uber and Lyft, and private transportation providers. Car rentals are widely available throughout the region, including at the Lehigh Valley Airport. Check out our transportation guide for more details on getting around locally.
Philadelphia will host six World Cup matches at Lincoln Financial Field between June 14 and July 4, 2026, including five group-stage matches and one Round of 16 match on July 4.
New York City, with matches held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, will host eight World Cup matches, including the final.
Looking for FIFA viewing events in Bethlehem, Easton, Allentown, and beyond? Don't miss the ultimate soccer viewing party at SteelStacks! Join fellow soccer fans in watching the FIFA Philadelphia matches at this Bethlehem cultural center. If you're looking to knock a pint down while watching the game, reach out to sports bars and pubs in the Lehigh Valley area and check to see if they're hosting FIFA World Cup watching parties. Local-favorite bars and pubs include Braveheart Highland Pub, McCarthy's Red Stag Pub, Sports & Social, The Wooden Match, and so much more. Check back soon for more information on FIFA World Cup watch party events across Lehigh Valley.
Book your stay in Lehigh Valley during the FIFA World Cup! Budget-friendly accommodations abound for every traveler. Check back for more details on FIFA World Cup packages and deals on hotels in Lehigh Valley. As for current discounts and deals, explore the following options:
Lehigh Valley, PA has many convenient hotels an easy drive to World Cup matches in Philadelphia and New York.
