Philadelphia is set to host a significant 2026 World Cup match on July 4, when Kylian Mbappé's France squad faces Miguel Almirón's Paraguay at Lincoln Financial Field. The game, a Round of 16 fixture, marks a notable event in the city 250 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Last-minute tickets for the match, which is scheduled for the 67,594-seat stadium, are currently available. As of publication, the lowest ticket price found on SeatGeek, including fees, was $952. Seats in the 100 level are starting at $1,215, including fees. A promotional code, NYPOST10, offers $10 off purchases over $250 for first-time SeatGeek users.
France, considered a favorite to win the 2026 World Cup, has advanced through the competition undefeated, securing victories in all four of its matches, including a 3-0 win against Sweden in the Round of 32. This matchup also carries historical weight, as France has defeated Paraguay twice in previous World Cup encounters: 7-3 in 1958 and in 1998.
Despite France's strong record, Paraguay has demonstrated its capability by securing a win against Turkey and, notably, defeating Germany in the Round of 32, an outcome that led Paraguay's President Santiago Pena to declare a national holiday.
This match is part of a larger World Cup schedule with games taking place across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Beyond the soccer tournament, numerous concerts are also scheduled for North America throughout the summer, featuring artists such as BTS, Usher, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, and Karol G.