The Beautiful Game takes center stage starting Sunday as the FIFA World Cup kicks off from Qatar.
You can join Lehigh Valley soccer fans and follow every pass, shot, and goal the U.S. Men’s National Team scores when SoccerFest returns to SteelStacks this weekend.
World Cup tournament games of all participating nations will be broadcast at SteelStacks from Sunday through Dec. 2. Matches will be shown at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. every day except Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24. All showings will be on TVs and big screens inside the ArtsQuest Center.
“We’re excited to offer this uniquely free viewing opportunity and celebration of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in conjunction with the other family-friendly programming and events planned at SteelStacks during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend and beyond,” said Curt Mosel ArtsQuest’s Chief Operating Officer.
SoccerFest will also feature on-site merchandise for sale Nov. 25-27 featuring international and club team fan favorites. SoccerFest also features youth clinics, and special food and drink offerings.
The youth clinics will be held Nov. 27. Children (4-12), of all skill levels, can join Greg Ramos of Lehigh Valley United as he and LVU staff/players lead soccer drills and games. Dribbling, shooting, passing and other techniques will be shared at various stations.
Parents are welcome to take photos and participate. Soccer sessions will be held in the Musikfest Café at 11:30 a.m. for ages 5-12, and at 12:30 p.m. for children with disabilities ages 4-17.
Advanced registration is required. To register for sessions and for more SoccerFest 2022 information, visit
World Cup 2022 viewing schedule
Nov 20: Qatar vs. Ecuador, 11 a.m.
Nov. 21: Senegal vs. the Netherlands, 11 a.m.; USA vs. Wales, 2 p.m.
Nov. 22: Denmark vs. Tunisia, 11 a.m.; Mexico vs. Poland, 2 p.m.
Nov. 23: Spain vs. Costa Rica 11 a.m.; Belgium vs. Canada 2 p.m.
Nov. 25: Netherlands vs. Ecuador 11 a.m.; England vs. USA 2 p.m.
Nov. 26: France vs. Denmark 11 a.m.; Argentina vs. Mexico 2 p.m.
Nov. 27: Croatia vs. Canada 11 a.m.; Spain vs. Germany 2 p.m.
Nov. 28: Brazil vs. Switzerland 11 a.m.; Portugal vs. Uruguay 2 p.m.
Nov. 29: Wales vs. England 11 a.m.; Iran vs. USA 2 p.m.
Nov. 30: S. Arabia vs. Mexico 11 a.m.; Poland vs. Argentina 2 p.m.
Dec. 1: Japan vs. Spain 11 a.m.; Costa Rica vs. Germany 2 p.m.
Dec. 2: Cameroon vs. Brazil 11 a.m.; Serbia vs. Switzerland 2 p.m.
