Program areas at Philadelphia Soccer 2026
Public awareness & engagement Philadelphia Soccer 2026 is responsible for driving community enthusiasm and engagement around the city of Philadelphia's desire to host Soccer matches during fifa world cup 2026. Its efforts are meant to ensure that residents in the 5-county Philadelphia area, southern new jersey and Delaware know of this event's potential to drive positive economic and social impact across the region.
Bid efforts and host activities a central component to the bidding and hosting process for fifa world cup 2026 is responding to fifas in-depth inquiries regarding the city of philadelphias host city capabilities, which include the match play venue, training sites, transportation, accommodations, human rights and more. Ps2026 is responsible for the coordination, preparation, and submission of philadelphias official responses, as well as executing on fifa host city requirements
Benefactor and public benefits ps2026 is responsible for monitoring and evaluating public and private benefits and rewards associated with hosting the fifa world cup 2026. This includes sustainability efforts and maintaining mutually beneficial partnerships with its stakeholders to further the mission and objectives of ps2026.
Other with Philadelphia's selection as a fifa world cup host city in june 2022, the work of Philadelphia Soccer 2026 shifted to operationalizing the organization in its shift from bidding to hosting duties. Management and general reflects the work associated with securing additional insurance, building out staff/office, identifying roles and responsibilities, fulfilling fiduciary obligations, budget forecasting, interfacing with the city of Philadelphia, Philadelphia eagles, as well as other key partners, and continuing to fulfill requests for information from fifa. Fundraising to support the work of Philadelphia Soccer 2026 in planning and executing, to successful delivery of fifa world cup matches in 2026, the organization has developed a robust and comprehensive fundraising program, which is staffed and underway. The goal is to raise private funds from the regional business community to support this international sporting event and help defray the costs incurred by public entities. This work includes cultivation, engagement, communication, and ongoing stewardship of those making commitments.