Media Must Apply in Advance; Fans Required to Register for Entry
PHILADELPHIA, May 8, 2026 /CNW/ -- Philadelphia Soccer 2026, the 501c3 non-profit that serves as the Local Host Committee charged with planning and executing FIFA World Cup™ in partnership with the City of Philadelphia, is now accepting media credential applications for on-site coverage at FIFA Fan Festival™ Philadelphia (Lemon Hill in Fairmount Park). Free registration is also open for fans to attend FIFA Fan Festival™ Philadelphia.
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