Philadelphia Soccer 2026, the 501c3 non-profit organization that serves as the operational Host Committee charged with planning and executing FIFA World Cup 26™ for the City of Philadelphia, today launched its “26 for 26” fundraising campaign in partnership with Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer. Running from February 18 to March 1, 2025, the campaign will raise funds to support FIFA World Cup 26 Philadelphia™ and its mission to further the growth and development of soccer in the region.
"As we launch “26 for 26” , we invite the entire community to join us in driving engagement around our hosting of FIFA World Cup 26 Philadelphia™ while also raising important funds that will directly benefit youth soccer players across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,” said Meg Kane, Host City Executive/CEO, Philadelphia Soccer 2026. “Beyond delivering an incredible tournament for players and fans alike, we want to make this sport more accessible to all. Soccer has the power to unite the world and Pennsylvania! Through this exciting grassroots initiative, we hope to provide even more young players with the opportunity to experience the joy and community that soccer provides.”
Participants in the campaign will have the opportunity to become a Team Captain and invite 26 people to donate $26 each or give directly to their favorite “26 for 26” team. In exchange for their contributions, donors will be entered for a chance to win exclusive daily prizes, including tickets to FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ matches, as well as special Philadelphia sports team packages and soccer equipment for youth programs.
“Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer is proud to partner with Philadelphia Soccer 2026 to support the “26 for 26” campaign, as it will help support the legacy of the tournament here in our community and foster the next generation of players,” said Chris Branscome, CEO, Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer. “Ahead of the World Cup, there is no more passionate stakeholder group in our Commonwealth than our incredible soccer community. We’re excited by the chance to grow this sport in a way that rivals 1994, when the U.S. last hosted this global event, and know that the soccer community will meet this moment.”
How to Participate in “26 for 26”
Donate as an Individual
Supporters can visit the campaign homepage to donate to the campaign as an individual.
Donate to an Existing Team
Fundraising is a team sport, and anyone can join an existing team. Philadelphia Soccer 2026 Honorary Co-Chairs Carli Lloyd (former USWNT player) and Alejandro Bedoya (captain of the Philadelphia Union) are facing off in the spirit of competition and community:
• Join Team Alejandro
• Join Team Carli
Become a Team Captain: Create Your Own Fundraising Team
Those ready to jump in and make an even greater impact can become Team Captains and create their own fundraising pages. Visit the campaign homepage to create your page and access more fundraising resources.
Chance to Win Daily Incentives Available for All Donors
Every donation of $26 between February 18 and March 1 will automatically enter participants for a chance to win amazing prizes, including:
• February 18: Pair of tickets to FIFA World Cup 26™ match in Philadelphia OR
Philadelphia Eagles package
• February 19: Pair of tickets to a FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ match in
Philadelphia OR 26 soccer balls donated to a club or team of your choice
• February 20: Pair of tickets to a FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ match in
Philadelphia OR 4 Club Tickets to a 2025-26 Philadelphia 76ers game
• February 21: Pair of tickets to FIFA World Cup 26™ match in Philadelphia
• February 22: Pair of tickets to a FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ match in
Philadelphia OR 4 Manager's Row Tickets to a Philadelphia Union match,
including access to Club LSA and free parking
• February 23: Pair of tickets to a FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ match in
Philadelphia OR 4 club tickets to a 2025-26 Philadelphia Flyers game, a
Zamboni ride, and a signed jersey
• February 24: Pair of tickets to FIFA World Cup 26™ match in Philadelphia OR
Philadelphia Phillies package
• February 25: Pair of tickets to a FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ match in
Philadelphia
• February 26: Pair of tickets to a FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ match in
Philadelphia OR 4 tickets to a Philadelphia Union match, free parking, an
autographed jersey, and an autographed soccer ball
• February 27: Pair of tickets to FIFA World Cup 26™ match in Philadelphia OR
Pair of tickets to a FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ match in Philadelphia
• February 28: Pair of tickets to a FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ match in
Philadelphia
• Match 1: GRAND PRIZE – Four tickets to FIFA World Cup 26™ Round of 16
Match on July 4, 2026
*View full contest rules here.