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SoccerFest returns to Bethlehem during World Cup 2026

The annual SoccerFest returns to Bethlehem this summer with tournaments, skill-building clinics and youth-focused field trips, taking place alongside the 26th FIFA World Cup matches hosted in Philadelphia from July 11–19.

Published Apr 18, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

From competitive tourneys and skill-building clinics to educational field trips partnered by youth initiatives, SoccerFest keeps the ball in play each summer in Bethlehem.

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