LANDOVER, MD — For the first time since 1994, the men’s FIFA World Cup matches will be held in the United States, and Prince George’s leaders are planning a two-day festival to celebrate their return.
FIFA World Cup matches in the United States will take place in 11 cities, including Boston, Massachusetts; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and East Rutherford, New Jersey. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will also be held for the first time in three host countries: Canada, Mexico and the United States.
The famous Philadelphia Stadium will host six games, including a historic showdown on the Fourth of July. Several games in Massachusetts will be played at Boston Stadium. Eight matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be played in New York-New Jersey.
The Prince George’s County World Cup Festival, a free two-day community celebration hosted in partnership with EagleSport Holdings, will be held at the Prince George’s County Sports and Learning Complex in Landover.
The festival will transform the Sports and Learning Complex into a place where residents and visitors can celebrate the FIFA World Cup with food trucks, performers, performers and small business vendors.
On June 12, residents will be able to enjoy a full-scale World Cup viewing party with a live broadcast of the FIFA World Cup match between the United States and Paraguay on giant LED screens with concert-quality sound. There will also be live performances, halftime entertainment and appearances by professional athletes and cultural influencers.
On June 13, the celebration continues with the World Youth Championship Tournament, where youth teams representing their home countries will compete in a dynamic exhibition.
“This festival is a continuation of our commitment to providing meaningful experiences to our residents that also stimulate our local economy,” Prince George’s County Executive Aisha N. Braveboy announced today. “Prince George’s County is one of the most diverse communities in the country, and we are proud to embrace and celebrate that diversity. This is a joint opportunity to improve our community and drive economic development. For years, residents have asked for high-quality sports and entertainment experiences right here in the county, and we are delivering on that promise.”
The Prince George’s County World Cup Festival is free and open to the public.
“With the FIFA World Cup coming to our region, soccer in the United States is entering a once-in-a-generation moment, and Prince George’s County has the opportunity to be at the center of it,” said David Okhumale, managing partner of EagleSport. “We’re excited to partner with Prince George’s County to create an experience that brings families together, from cheering on the US Men’s National Team to watching young players take the field in our youth tournament. The long-term success of the game will be built in communities like ours, where future fans, players and leaders first fall in love with soccer. EagleSport Fest is about ensuring our community is not only watching the future of soccer unfold, but helping to shape it. Free, in our backyard and for everyone.