Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, nicknamed "The Linc," is home to the Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) — winners of Super Bowl LII (2018) and Super Bowl LIX (2025). Capacity 67,594, opened in 2003, an open-air stadium with humid temperate climate. It hosts 6 World Cup 2026 matches including a Round of 16 on July 4 — and it's where France plays Iraq on June 22, France's second Group I match.
This article is part of our deep-dive series on all 16 World Cup 2026 venues. See also our complete venue guide.
Lincoln Financial Field by the numbers
- Address: 1 Lincoln Financial Field Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA.
- Capacity: 67,594 in NFL configuration, expandable to 70,000+.
- Opened: August 3, 2003.
- Construction cost: $512 million.
- Owner: City of Philadelphia (publicly owned).
- Resident teams: Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) + Temple Owls (college football).
- Architect: NBBJ.
- Notable: fully open-air stadium (no roof). One of the loudest NFL venues when the Eagles win.
The stadium's history: Eagles, Army-Navy, World Cup
Lincoln Financial Field has never hosted a Super Bowl, but it's the home of the Philadelphia Eagles, winners of Super Bowl LII in 2018 (41-33 over Tom Brady's Patriots) and Super Bowl LIX in 2025 (40-22 over the Chiefs). The Linc also regularly hosts the legendary Army-Navy Game, one of the great showcases of American college sports.
Philadelphia climate
Philadelphia in June-July: 79-86°F (26-30°C), 65-75% humidity, humid continental climate close to NYC but slightly warmer. No roof — fully exposed to weather. Moderate summer thunderstorm risk.
The 6 World Cup 2026 matches at Lincoln Financial Field
Following the official FIFA draw, Lincoln Financial Field hosts 6 matches at the 2026 World Cup: 5 group stage games (including France-Iraq) and 1 Round of 16 on July 4.
6 World Cup 2026 matches schedule
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June 14, 2026 19:00 ET (01:00 CET)
Ivory Coast
Ecuador
Group stage · Group E -
June 19, 2026 20:30 ET (02:30 CET)
Brazil
Haiti
Group stage · Group C -
June 22, 2026 17:00 ET (23:00 CET)
France
Iraq
Group stage · Group I -
June 25, 2026 16:00 ET (22:00 CET)
Curaçao
Ivory Coast
Group stage · Group E -
June 27, 2026 17:00 ET (23:00 CET)
Croatia
Ghana
Group stage · Group L -
July 4, 2026 17:00 ET (23:00 CET)R32 Winner R32 WinnerRound of 16
All times are local Philadelphia time (Eastern Time, ET = UTC-4 in summer).
FAQ
What is the capacity of Lincoln Financial Field?
67,594 seats in standard configuration, expandable to 70,000+. For 2026 World Cup, FIFA plans for around 67,000 fans per match.
Does Lincoln Financial Field have a roof?
No, it's a fully open-air stadium with no roof — exposed to weather. No extreme summer storm risk in Philadelphia, but possible.
How many World Cup 2026 matches at Lincoln Financial Field?
6 matches: 5 group stage games (including France-Iraq on June 22) and 1 Round of 16 on July 4.
What is the exact capacity of Lincoln Financial Field?
The Lincoln Financial Field standard capacity is 67,594 seats in NFL configuration. For major events (College Football Playoff, concerts), it expands to over 70,000 with field-level temporary seating. For the 2026 World Cup, FIFA's official configuration plans for around 69,000 fans per match.
How to buy tickets for Lincoln Financial Field?
For 2026 World Cup matches at Lincoln Financial Field, buy on fifa.com/tickets (official secure channel). For NFL Eagles matches, use official ticketing at philadelphiaeagles.com/tickets or Ticketmaster. Avoid StubHub, Viagogo, or third-party resellers — they're not FIFA-affiliated for the World Cup, and tickets can be denied at the gate.
Further reading
- World Cup 2026 Stadiums Guide
- MetLife Stadium: 2026 World Cup Final
- Gillette Stadium Boston (other East Coast venue)
What is the Lincoln Financial Field weather like during World Cup matches?
Philadelphia in June-July sits in a humid continental climate: 24-30°C (75-86°F) daytime, 60-75% humidity, with frequent late-afternoon thunderstorms. Lincoln Financial Field is fully open-air with no roof, so weather is a real factor: rain delays are possible, and a wet pitch favors physical play and fewer goals ("under" market interesting). Check the FIFA forecast 24h before kickoff. European squads (France, Germany, Croatia) will find conditions familiar; tropical sides (Senegal, Iran, Saudi Arabia) may struggle with morning humidity.
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Records and notable facts
Three moments that define this venue — worth knowing before betting on its matches.
Home of the Philadelphia Eagles, Super Bowl LII champions (2018) against Tom Brady's Patriots (41-33) — ending the Patriots dynasty era.
Super Bowl LIX (2025): Eagles 40-22 Chiefs — Saquon Barkley MVP, Eagles' second title.
Annual host of the Army-Navy Game, one of the great showcases of American college football (NCAA).
« Nobody saw us winning. Nobody. That made us stronger. »
Betting on Lincoln Financial Field matches: 3 angles to track
Beyond raw odds, these three venue-specific factors can tip the balance on a close bet.
Angle 1 — Climate
Continental humid June-July climate (75-86°F, 60-75% humidity, possible late-afternoon thunderstorms). Familiar conditions for European and North American squads. No major thermal edge, but watch weather: a summer storm can swing a match (wet pitch = more fouls, fewer goals — "under" market interesting).
Angle 2 — Roof & pitch
Fully open-air stadium, no protection. Weather directly affects play: rain, wind, sun. Track day-of forecast, and check if a team has recently played in extreme conditions — experience matters.
Angle 3 — Team adaptation
All 2026 World Cup pitches on US/Canada soil are hybrid natural grass Tahoma 31, laid recently over the stadium's NFL/MLS synthetic base. Club World Cup 2025 feedback: softer pitch, slower ball than European standards. Marginal edge for physical squads (Norway, Germany, Senegal) over possession-based teams (Spain, Portugal, Netherlands).
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