The World Cup in Philadelphia in 2026 will impact business in Lancaster County.
Philadelphia will be one of the host cities for the FIFA World Cup in 2026. Representatives visited with business and tourism leaders in Lancaster County to talk about planning for the event and how it will impact communities beyond Philadelphia.Organizers say they expect a half million visitors from around the world to watch the games and visit Philadelphia and the surrounding area in the summer of 2026.
They will also be looking for hotel rooms in the Susquehanna Valley and taking day trips. The global sporting event is expected to bring a big boost to the Pennsylvania economy.Local soccer fans will have Hershey's hometown hero, Christian Pulisic, to cheer on as a star on the men's national team. Representatives with FIFA Philadelphia stopped by the Pa. Classics sports park named after Pulisic and where he got his start.
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