Welcoming the FIFA World Cup 2026 Teams Playing in Philadelphia and Celebrating the World Cup’s Contribution to Philadelphia’s Global Economy.

City Council Resolution No. 251112, introduced by Councilmember O'Rourke on December 11, 2025, formally welcomes the FIFA World Cup 2026 teams playing in Philadelphia. The resolution celebrates the World Cup's anticipated contribution to Philadelphia’s global economy and its role in cementing the city's identity as an emerging global hub. It specifically mentions teams from Brazil, France, Croatia, Ecuador, Haiti, Ghana, Curaçao, and the Ivory Coast will play in the city. The resolution emphasizes the opportunity for cultural exchange, strengthening global relationships, and ensuring that the benefits of this international event translate into opportunities for working families, local artists, and small businesses across all neighborhoods, aligning with values of equity and shared prosperity.

Residents can anticipate increased global visibility for Philadelphia, fostering cultural exchange and potentially boosting the local economy through tourism and related opportunities for local businesses and working families.

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