Why selected: Host of the tournament final and slated to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, MetLife Stadium is a key venue for soccer in the U.S. Home to the NFL’s New York Giants and New York Jets, it is also a hub for NFL enthusiasts.

The match schedule for all participating cities across North America in the World Cup was released in early 2024. Now, the official match schedule for Philadelphia for group stage and knockout rounds for the FIFA Club World Cup have been announced: June 16, 9:00 p.m. ET: Group D — Flamengo (Brazil) vs. Espérance Sportive de Tunis (Tunisia)

The U.S. will host the first expanded men’s Club World Cup next year, the men’s World Cup in 2026, the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics, potentially the 2029 Club World Cup and then end their historic run by hosting the women’s World Cup in 2031.