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Philadelphia World Cup weather: Match day forecast
FOX 29 meteorologists Sue Serio and Drew Anderson look at current conditions and break down the forecast for the first FIFA World Cup match in Philly.
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia is in for a steamy Sunday before scattered storms could develop later in the afternoon and evening.
What we know:
Philadelphia hosts its first FIFA World Cup 2026 match Sunday, with Côte d’Ivoire facing Ecuador at 7 p.m. at Philadelphia Stadium.
The forecast could make for a steamy gameday.
Philadelphia reached 90 degrees Saturday, but the heat came without much humidity. Sunday will feel different.
The region is starting mild, with temperatures in the 60s and 70s.
World Cup gameday forecast
Fans heading to Philadelphia Stadium or taking part in outdoor World Cup events should prepare for heat and humidity before storms become possible later in the day.
Scattered storms could develop late Sunday afternoon and into the evening, around the same window when fans may be traveling to the stadium or gathering for match-day events.
Storm threat
Scattered storms could develop late Sunday afternoon and into the evening.
The storms could bring gusty winds and heavy downpours.
Anyone with outdoor plans should keep an eye on the sky and monitor weather alerts through the day.
What's next:
After a hot and humid afternoon, FOX 29 will continue tracking any storms that develop later in the day.
The Source: This article was written using information from the FOX 29 weather forecast.