LIVE From FIFA Fan Fest at Lemon Hill

It’s the most-watched sporting event on the planet, and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Philadelphians. For the first time ever, the city will host men’s teams from around the world for the FIFA World Cup, airing six games at Lincoln Financial Field. It’s a dream come true for many soccer fans in the region and the culmination of years of planning and lobbying by local business and political leaders.  On this special edition of Studio 2, we look at the social, cultural and economic impact of the World Cup on the Philadelphia region. Guests:  Meg Kane, Host City Executive and CEO of Philadelphia Soccer 2026 Kae Lani Palmisano, Host of WHYY’S Check, Please! Philly and food editor at Philadelphia Magazine Mark Franek, teacher at YSC Academy and author of American Soccer Nation