PHILADELPHIA
2026 World Cup Fan Embassy
information guide
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Temple University Hospital - Main Campus
3401 N Broad St · (800) 836-7536 -
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
11 S 11th St · (215) 955-6000 -
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
1015 Walnut St # 401 · (215) 503-6337 -
Pennsylvania Hospital
800 Spruce St · (215) 316-5151 -
Roxborough Memorial Hospital
5800 Ridge Ave · (215) 483-9900 -
Chestnut Hill Hospital
8835 Germantown Ave · (215) 248-8200 -
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
3400 Spruce St · (215) 662-4000 -
Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital
5501 Old York Rd · (215) 456-7890 -
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
818 Chestnut St · (800) 533-3669 -
Jefferson University Hospitals
25 S 9th St · (215) 955-1200 -
Jefferson Methodist Hospital
2301 S Broad St · (215) 952-9000 -
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
3401 Civic Center Blvd · (215) 590-1000 -
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
51 N 39th St · (215) 662-8000 -
Temple University Hospital
3401 N Broad St · (800) 836-7536 -
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
111 S 11th St · (215) 955-6000 -
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
1015 Walnut St # 401 · (215) 503-6337 -
Pennsylvania Hospital
800 Spruce St · (215) 316-5151 -
Roxborough Memorial Hospital
5800 Ridge Ave · (215) 483-9900 -
Chestnut Hill Hospital
8835 Germantown Ave · (215) 248-8200 -
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
3400 Spruce St · (215) 662-4000 -
Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital
5501 Old York Rd · (215) 456-7890 -
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
818 Chestnut St · (800) 533-3669 -
Jefferson University Hospital
25 S 9th St · (215) 955-1200 -
Jefferson Methodist Hospital
2301 S Broad St · (215) 952-9000 -
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
3401 Civic Center Blvd · (215) 590-1000 -
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
51 N 39th St · (215) 662-8000
HOSPITALS
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MEDICAL CARE
Urgent Care Centers: Walk-in services for non-life-threatening illnesses (e.g., infections, minor injuries) are available at locations like vybe, Temple ReadyCare, and CVS MinuteClinic.
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City Health Centers: The Philadelphia Department of Public Health operates eight health centers that accept walk-ins for primary care and some specialized services.
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Emergency Rooms (ER): For severe emergencies (e.g., chest pain, severe bleeding), utilize the city’s 36 hospitals (below), though wait times can be long.
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International/Long-Term Visitors: Temple Health offers specialized services for international patients, while Independence Blue Cross has "Away from Home" care options.
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Insurance: Most urgent care centers accept major insurance plans, and some, like city health centers, may offer options for the uninsured.
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TRANSPORTATION
Ride Share: Taxi, Uber, and Lyft
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Public Transportation: SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) includes buses, regional rail, and subways. Regional rail can take you from the airport to Center City. The Broad Street Subway will take you from Center City to Lincoln Financial Field. They also have an App to help you get around. www.septa.org and www.ridepatco.org
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Phlash: The Philly PHLASH is a visitor-friendly public transit service www.ridephillyphlash.com/
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Biking: www.rideindego.com/
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HOSPITALITY
Black Sheep Pub: 247 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Small Irish pub with a wide selection of food and drinks, always a great time, and welcoming to any and all soccer fans. It has multiple floors and is easily accessible from any public transportation.
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Philadelphia Manchester United bar
Misconduct
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2 Locations
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1511 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
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1801 John F Kennedy Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Philadelphia Arsenal Bar
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Misconduct is a nautical-themed bar and eatery. Open for Arsenal games, soccer fans from the tri-state area flock to misconduct to enjoy their selection of local drinks and carefully prepared food.
McGillan’s: 1310 Drury Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Oldest continually operating pub in the city. Easy access via public transit, and a bar popular with soccer and non-soccer fans alike.
Cavanaugh’s Headhouse Square: 421 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
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Liverpool Supporters Pub
Union Jacks: 2750 Limekiln Pike, Glenside, PA 19038
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Liverpool Supporters Pub
Founding Fathers: 1612 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
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Tottenham Supporters Pub
The Black Taxi: 747 N 25th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19130
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Leeds, Crystal Palace, and Aston Villa Supporters Pub
Tír na nÓg: 1612 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
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Manchester City & Chelsea Supporters Pub
The Kite & Key: 1836 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
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Newcastle United Supporters Pub
Local Fan/Supporter Friendly Bars
Recommended Local Neighborhoods For Lodging
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Anywhere along public transit lines, Regional Rail/Patco (see transportation) can get you into the city and onto the Broad Street subway, which takes you directly to the stadium.
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Center City
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Navy Yard(near the stadium complex)
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University City
PHILADELPHIA
CITY CULTURE
Arts
The Philadelphia Museum of Art
The Barnes Foundation
The Rodin Museum
The Academy of Natural Sciences
The Kimmel Cultural Campus
The Franklin Institute
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
The Penn Museum
History
The Liberty Bell Center: Home of the internationally known symbol of freedom.
Independence Hall and Congress Hall, Birthplace of the Declaration of Independence/Constitution.
Elfreth’s Alley: The nation’s oldest continuously inhabited residential street.
Museum of the American Revolution
National Constitution Center
Benjamin Franklin Museum
Christ Church and Christ Church Burial Ground
The African American Museum in Philadelphia
Carpenters’ Hall: Meeting place of the First Continental Congress...
The Graff House: Where Thomas Jefferson devised the Declaration of Independence.
Outdoors
Fairmount Park
The Squares: Rittenhouse, Logan, Franklin, Washington
Spruce Street Harbor Park and Blue Cross River Rink
Schuylkill River Trail & Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk
Race Street Pier & Cherry Street Pier
Bartram's Garden
Longwood Gardens
Valley Forge
Unique Philadelphia
Eastern State Penitentiary
Reading Terminal
Italian Market
Mütter Museum
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Fort Mifflin
The Neon Museum
Cultural Neighborhoods Information
Philadelphia, famously known as "The City of Neighborhoods," is defined by its distinct, often ethnically, historically, or socially diverse residential communities rather than one central hub.
From colonial-era Society Hill to vibrant Fishtown, the city features over 100 distinct neighborhoods, each offering unique character, culture, and architecture.
Key Philadelphia Neighborhoods:
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Center City & Surroundings: The core includes Rittenhouse Square (upscale, cosmopolitan), Old City (historic, artsy), and Washington Square West (Gayborhood, Midtown Village).
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Trendy & Residential: Fishtown and Northern Liberties are popular for nightlife and dining, while Fitler Square is considered a quiet, affluent family area.
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Northwest & Historic: Chestnut Hill and Mount Airy are known for their community-focused, quiet character, while Germantown features significant historic buildings.
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South Philadelphia: Known for a strong, long-standing Italian-American culture, great food (cheesesteaks), and growing diverse
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Local Food and Drink To Try
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Reading Terminal Market
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The Italian Market
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McGillin's Olde Ale House
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Wawa
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Cheesesteaks (Jim’s South St., Dalessandro’s, Del Rossi’s Cheesesteak & Pizza Co., Donkey’s Place (across the river in Camden, NJ), John’s Roast Pork, Sonny’s Famous Steaks, Campo’s Philly Cheesesteaks, NEVER Pats or Genos!)
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Soft Pretzels
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Wudder Ice (Water Ice)
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Scrapple
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Tastykakes
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Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews
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Pork Roll
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Stromboli
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Funnel Cake
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Texas Tommy
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Roast Pork Sandwich
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Herr’s Potato Chips
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Additional Culture Advice
Where can I buy beer in Pennsylvania?
Malt beverages like beer are probably the easiest to get because many places can sell them.
Beer distributors, bottle shops, bars, grocery stores, and breweries can all sell beer, hard seltzer, and cider. What’s different, though, is how much they can sell you, which depends on the type of license they have.
Beer distributors can sell you kegs, cases, 12-packs, 6-packs, single bottles, and growlers. But it is all for “off-premise consumption,” so you can’t buy your beer at the store and drink it there, too.
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Bottle shops, grocery and convenience stores, bars, and other places can get a license to sell up to 192 fluid ounces of beer per transaction (the equivalent of 12 16-ounce cans). You can buy more, but you’ll have to make a different trip for each transaction. But you can drink it there or take it to go.
Licensed breweries can sell you beer to drink there or to go (or products from other Pennsylvania-licensed producers to drink there), according to the Pennsylvania State Police.
Or, you can use a service like GoPuff or Quick Sip Delivery to have beer delivered. Out-of-state beer shipping services, such as Tavour, meanwhile, can send you up to 192 fluid ounces of beer per month.
Where can I buy wine in Pennsylvania?
At bottle shops and grocery stores, you can buy up to three liters of wine per transaction (the equivalent of four 750-milliliter bottles, or one box of wine). If you want more, you’ll have to do it across multiple orders (as with beer) or head to a State Store.
Where can I buy liquor in Pennsylvania?
State Stores, with more than 600 throughout Pennsylvania, will ship to your home, or you can order ahead for pickup.
Pennsylvania distilleries can sell you liquor for on- or off-premises drinking, ship to Pennsylvania addresses, or offer direct local delivery. Not all Pa. distilleries offer these options, but some that do include Philadelphia Distilling, Art in the Age, New Liberty Distillery, and Bluebird Distilling.
Philly is a big mutual respect city. It seems like a hard place, but it's working class.
Information For Group Stage Cultures
Ecuador: Ecuadorians represent a growing South American community in Philadelphia, with emerging populations in South Philadelphia and Olney
Brazil: There is a vibrant, concentrated community hub along Castor Avenue in the city's Northeast section.
Haiti: Philadelphia is home to a growing Haitian population of nearly 12,000 residents. Primarily located in Northeast Philadelphia, Olney, and West Oak Lane, this community is marked by strong cultural pride and significant involvement in local churches.
France: Philadelphia has a profound, centuries-old French influence, often called the "Frenchest American city" for its 19th-century architecture, Benjamin Franklin Parkway, and deep historical ties. Key impacts include French Second Empire-style buildings (City Hall), the Rodin Museum, French-inspired urban planning by Paul Cret, and culinary, artistic, and cultural contributions from settlers and refugees.
Croatia: Port Richmond has a large Eastern European population and numerous quality restaurants.
Ghana & Cote d’Ivoire: There is a growing African population in Northeast Philadelphia, spread throughout that part of the city.
Playoff Winner(Bolivia/Suriname/Iraq)
PHILADELPHIA
LOCAL CONTACTS
ISC Groups
Sons of Ben
Doopin Delinquents
Local SG Contacts
Justin Friedberg, President, Sons of Ben. justin.friedberg@sonsofben.com
Mike Blankemeyer, Travel Director, Sons of Ben. mike.blankemeyer@sonsofben.com
Tito Bryson, President-Doopin Delinquents. domus.ligones@gmail.com