Panama vs Croatia — World Cup 2026 in Philadelphia
Panama vs Croatia kicks off on June 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET (Eastern Time) at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The venue is known as Philadelphia Stadiumduring the World Cup under FIFA's clean-venue policy. Stadium capacity is 69,000. This is a Group L group-stage fixture in the FIFA World Cup 2026, hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Below is the match-day travel brief: how to get to the stadium, where to stay in Philadelphia, what the trip will cost, and related fixtures at the same venue and for both teams. For the full city playbook, see the Philadelphia travel guide, or jump to the full World Cup 2026 schedule.
Last updated: April 2026
Match details
- Date
- June 17, 2026
- Kickoff
- 5:00 PM ET
- Stadium
- Lincoln Financial Field (FIFA name: Philadelphia Stadium)
- Capacity
- 69,000
- Group
- Group L
How do I get to Lincoln Financial Field for Panama vs Croatia?
Lincoln Financial Field is at the South Philly sports complex, 4 miles (6 km) from Center City. SEPTA's Broad Street Line (NRG station) runs the route in ~15 minutes for USD $2.50 one-way, with increased match-day frequency.
For the full match-day transport playbook, read the full Philadelphia guide →
Where should I stay for Panama vs Croatia in Philadelphia?
Center City and University City both sit on the Broad Street Line or within one transfer at USD $250-400/night. South Philly stadium-area hotels are limited but convenient.
See neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood pricing and booking timing in the full Philadelphia accommodation section →
What does Panama vs Croatia cost to attend?
Group-stage face-value tickets in Philadelphia start around USD $120 (Category 4) and run to USD $620+ for Category 1. Add flights, 3-4 nights accommodation at the ranges above, match-day transport, and USD $60-100/day for food and drink. Use the calculator for a personalised total based on your origin city and group size.
Open the cost calculator →What other matches are being played in Philadelphia?
- Ivory Coast vs Ecuador — June 14, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field)
- Brazil vs Haiti — June 19, 2026, 5:00 PM ET · Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field)
- France vs Iraq — June 22, 2026, 5:00 PM ET · Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field)
- Croatia vs Ghana — June 23, 2026, 5:00 PM ET · Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field)
- Morocco vs Haiti — June 24, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field)
- England vs Croatia — June 27, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field)
What other World Cup matches is Panama playing?
- Panama vs England — June 23, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · New York/New Jersey (MetLife Stadium)
- Panama vs Ghana — June 27, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Boston (Gillette Stadium)
What other World Cup matches is Croatia playing?
- Croatia vs Ghana — June 23, 2026, 5:00 PM ET · Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field)
- England vs Croatia — June 27, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field)
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Panama vs Croatia at the World Cup 2026?
- Panama vs Croatia kicks off on June 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET (Eastern Time) as part of Group L in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage.
- Where is Panama vs Croatia being played?
- The match is at Lincoln Financial Field (FIFA tournament name: Philadelphia Stadium) in Philadelphia. Stadium capacity is 69,000.
- How do I get to Lincoln Financial Field for World Cup 2026?
- Lincoln Financial Field is at the South Philly sports complex, 4 miles (6 km) from Center City. SEPTA's Broad Street Line (NRG station) runs the route in ~15 minutes for USD $2.50 one-way, with increased match-day frequency.
- Where should I stay for Panama vs Croatia in Philadelphia?
- Center City and University City both sit on the Broad Street Line or within one transfer at USD $250-400/night. South Philly stadium-area hotels are limited but convenient.
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Written by Steve Hadfield, founder of GamePlan.travel. Steve has attended EPL matches at the Emirates and Old Trafford, the Boxing Day Ashes Test at the MCG, and the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.