Philadelphia will host the first of its eight matches in the FIFA Club World Cup on Monday, when Brazilian club Flamengo and Tunisian side Esperance Sportive de Tunis come to town for a group stage game. It will, as is expected, herald both excitement and controversy.

You’ve heard plenty by now about the fact that Philadelphia will host the men’s World Cup next summer, bringing the world’s most famous sporting event here for the first time. You also might have heard that this summer,

The FIFA Club World Cup this summer will be a practice run for public health officials to prepare for a larger crowd of international visitors in 2026.

Philadelphia will host the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, with safety plans and tips for visitors outlined on their official guide.

Union players inspired the next generation during a clinic hosted by the FIFA World Cup local organizing committee.

The Club World Cup brings a certain level of excitement for soccer fans. But some are feeling uneasy about the level of security at match venues. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents doubling as security for major sporting events isn’t uncommon.

Lincoln Financial Field will host eight matches the next few weeks, welcoming Chelsea, Manchester City, Real Madrid and more.

Chelsea have confirmed their squad for the Club World Cup with Andrey Santos and Liam Delap included but no place for Djordje Petrovic. Chelsea kick off their campaign in FIFA’s newly-expanded tournament next week, taking on Los Angeles FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday.