Philadelphia Union has been a major player in the soccer world, and the club is set to take center stage at Lincoln Financial Field, the site of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The stadium has hosted numerous major soccer events since its opening in 2003, including games for the FIFA Women's World Cup, CONCACAF Gold Cup, and the Philadelphia Union. The venue will be called 'Philadelphia Stadium' during the World Cup, which will take place from June 14 through July 4. Throughout the World Cup, the Linc will be a major U.S. player, hosting top soccer matches that will feature some of the world's best teams and players. The first-ever event held at the stadium was a soccer match between Manchester United and FC Barcelona, which Manchester United won 3-1 in front of 68,396 fans. The stadium is about to be featured on an even bigger stage than the NFL when it hosts the FIFA World Cup. Lincoln Financial Field has been the home of the Philadelphia Eagles since the stadium's opening in 2003, but an Eagles' game wasn't the first event held at the venerable stadium. It was a soccer match between FC Barcelona and Manchester United. Man U won the 'friendly' 3-1 in front of 68,396 fans, which is just short of a sellout for an Eagles game. The stadium is about to be featured on an even bigger stage than the NFL when it hosts the FIFA World Cup from June 14 through July 4. Throughout the World Cup, the Linc is being called 'Philadelphia Stadium.'