WC26
⚽ MATCH 42 • GROUP STAGE
🇫🇷
France
VS
🏳️
FIFA Playoff Winner 2
📅 June 22, 20266:00 PM ET🏟️ Lincoln Financial Field

📍 Philadelphia - Key Locations

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69,796
Capacity
EXCELLENT
Transit Rating
PHL
Airport
USA
Country

🇫🇷 France

📊 Quick Stats

  • FIFA Ranking: #2
  • WC Appearances: 16
  • Best Finish: Champions (2x)
  • Coach: Didier Deschamps
  • Confederation: UEFA

⭐ Key Players

Kylian Mbappé
Forward
Real Madrid
Aurélien Tchouaméni
Midfielder
Real Madrid
William Saliba
Defender
Arsenal
Ousmane Dembélé
Winger
Paris Saint-Germain

🎉 Fan Culture

French fan culture is highly patriotic, with supporters often singing the national anthem (La Marseillaise) with fervor. The culture is very diverse, reflecting the team's multi-ethnic composition. The tricolor flag is a constant fixture.

🎵 "La Marseillaise (National Anthem)"

🏳️ FIFA Playoff Winner 2

Playoff Team - TBD

This team will be determined after the March 2026 playoffs.

🎟️ Going to this match?

Get everything you need in one place - complete travel guide, transit tips, lodging recommendations, and more.

🚇 Getting to Lincoln Financial Field

EXCELLENT TRANSIT

SEPTA Broad Street Line to AT&T station, 5 min walk to stadium.

✅ RECOMMENDED

Public Transit

SEPTA Broad Street Line to AT&T station, 5 min walk to stadium.

⚠️ USE CAUTION

Rideshare (Uber/Lyft)

  • • Surge pricing on match days
  • • Long waits post-match
❌ NOT RECOMMENDED

Driving

  • • Heavy traffic
  • • Limited parking

💡 Pro Tips

• Arrive 2+ hours before kickoff
• Check weather - Warm June
• Have backup transportation plan
• Download transit apps in advance

🏨 Where to Stay in Philadelphia

💎 LUXURY

Center City

$250-500

Historic downtown

⭐ MID-RANGE

Old City

$150-300

Near Independence Hall

💰 BUDGET

South Philly

$100-200

Near stadium

📍 All Lodging Areas

Center City
$250-500
Old City
$150-300
South Philly
$100-200

🔍 Search Available Lodging in Philadelphia

🌤️ Weather & Safety

☀️ Weather

Warm June. Highs 28-31°C (82-88°F). Humid with chance of rain.

🛡️ Safety Tips

  • Broad Street Line is easy
  • Sports Complex area is safe on game days
  • Walk in groups at night

🎉 Fan Festival

Lemon Hill – Fairmount Park

Official FIFA Fan Festival location in Philadelphia. Watch matches on big screens, enjoy live entertainment, food, and connect with fans from around the world.

📅 Other Matches in Philadelphia

📅 PHASE 2 / UPDATES

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France vs FIFA Playoff Winner 2 | Match 42 | Philadelphia - World Cup 2026