FIFA World Cup 26 Philadelphia

Philadelphia Soccer 2026 is the operational Host Committee charged with planning and executing FIFA World Cup 26™ for the City of Philadelphia. Established in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, it is governed by a 12-person Board of Directors that convenes leaders from across the City of Philadelphia and the entire Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. For more information, follow us on social media @FWC26Philly.

Chairman

Daniel J. Hilferty

Chairman & CEO, Comcast Spectacor, Governor, Philadelphia Flyers

Vice Chair

Michelle Singer

Senior Vice President, Political Engagement, Comcast Corporation

Secretary

Gregg Caren

President & CEO, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau

Treasurer

Arthur Ayres

Senior Vice President of Finance & Administration, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau

Board Member

Steven Scott Bradley

President & CEO, Bradley & Bradley Associates

Board Member

Marc Coleman

President & CEO, The Tactile Group

Board Member

Kenyatta Johnson

Council President, Philadelphia City Council

Board Member

Jazelle Jones

City Representative and Director of Special Events, City of Philadelphia

Board Member

Juan Lopez

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, Independence Health Group

Board Member

Jennifer Rodriguez

President & CEO, Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Board Member

Anne Ryan

Deputy Secretary of Tourism for Pennsylvania

Board Member

Tuffy Shallenberger

Owner, Pittsburgh Riverhounds

Board Member

Don Smolenski

President, Philadelphia Eagles

Board Member

Angela Val

President & CEO, VISIT PHILADELPHIA

Honorary Co-Chair

ALEJANDRO BEDOYA

Midfielder & Captain

Philadelphia Union
Former Member USMNT 2011-2017

Honorary Co-Chair

JULIE ERTZ

Midfielder & Captain

Chicago Red Stars | USWNT
FIFA Women’s World Champion 2015, 2019
U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year 2017, 2019

Honorary Co-Chair

ZACH ERTZ

Tight End

Former Philadelphia Eagle
Three-time NFL Pro Bowl Selection
NFL All-Pro Selection 2017-18
Super Bowl LII Champion

Honorary Co-Chair

CARLI LLOYD

Forward & Captain

Sky Blue FC | USWNT
FIFA Women’s World Champion 2015, 2019
Olympic Gold Medalist 2008, 2012
FIFA Player of the Year 2015, 2016

Honorary Co-Chair

HEATHER MITTS

Former USWNT Defender

Olympic Gold Medalist 2004, 2008, 2012
FIFA Women’s World Cup™ 2011 Silver Medalist
Studio Analyst & Sports Reporter

Honorary Co-Chair

ZACK STEFFEN

Goalkeeper

Manchester City F.C. | USMNT
U.S. Soccer Male Player of the Year 2018
MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Award 2018

Honorary Co-Chair

Josh Shapiro

Governor, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Honorary Co-Chair

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor, City of Philadelphia

Honorary Co-Chair

TOM WOLF

Former Governor, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Honorary Co-Chair