Philadelphia is one of 16 American cities hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. With Côte d’Ivoire’s base camp established in the region, and with West African nations including Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Guinea all competing, the African diaspora presence in Philadelphia during the World Cup is estimated at its highest since any previous American sporting event.
Key number: 15,000–20,000 SEPTA riders per match day.