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FIFA World Cup: The World’s Game Comes to Philly

The FIFA World Cup is here! This weekend marks the first of the six matches that Philly is hosting for the most-watched sporting event in the world. We’re revisiting a conversation between host Trenae Nuri and Meg Kane, host city executive and CEO for Philadelphia Soccer 2026, to talk about the rise of soccer in Philly and why hosting the World Cup is a game-changer.

This episode originally aired Dec. 9, 2025.

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