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Boston / Foxborough at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
June 13, 2026 · Gillette Stadium · Foxborough
Boston / Foxborough at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Featured Teams & Stars
The teams, players, artists, studios and franchises at the heart of Boston / Foxborough at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — every name verified, every link sourced.
Two-time World Cup champions (1998, 2018); runners-up in 2006 and 2022. Captained by Kylian Mbappé.
World Cup champions in 1966 (as hosts); fourth place in 1990 and 2018. Captained by Harry Kane.
Seven World Cup appearances; reached the semi-finals in 2022 — the first African and Arab team to do so. Captained by Achraf Hakimi.
Fourth World Cup appearance and first since 1998 — a 28-year gap; reached the Round of 16 in 1938 and 1998. Captained by Martin Ødegaard.
Ninth World Cup appearance; has never advanced past the group stage. Captained by Andy Robertson.
Boston / Foxborough at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — Week Schedule
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June 13, 2026 · Group stage · Group C: Haiti vs Scotland
Kickoff 21:00 local (01:00 GMT (Jun 14)) at Gillette Stadium. -
June 16, 2026 · Group stage · Group I: Iraq vs Norway
Kickoff 18:00 local (22:00 GMT) at Gillette Stadium. -
June 19, 2026 · Group stage · Group C: Scotland vs Morocco
Kickoff 18:00 local (22:00 GMT) at Gillette Stadium. -
June 23, 2026 · Group stage · Group L: England vs Ghana
Kickoff 16:00 local (20:00 GMT) at Gillette Stadium. -
June 26, 2026 · Group stage · Group I: Norway vs France
Kickoff 15:00 local (19:00 GMT) at Gillette Stadium. -
June 29, 2026 · Round of 32: Winner Group E vs 3rd-place qualifier (A/B/C/D/F)
Kickoff 16:30 local (20:30 GMT) at Gillette Stadium. -
July 9, 2026 · Quarterfinal: Winner Match 89 vs Winner Match 90
Kickoff 16:00 local (20:00 GMT) at Gillette Stadium.
About Boston / Foxborough at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup arrives in Boston / Foxborough with 7 matches at Gillette Stadium (branded Boston Stadium for the tournament) (65,000-seat World Cup capacity). Hosts a Quarterfinal on July 9, 2026.
MBTA Commuter Rail Foxboro Line runs express 'Boston Stadium Trains' from South Station to Foxboro Station, a quarter-mile from the stadium gates (about 1-hour ride). Stadium parking is reduced to roughly 5,000 spaces on matchdays.
The FIFA Fan Festival Boston runs at Boston City Hall Plaza, downtown Boston (June 12 - June 27, 2026 (16 days, Group Stage only)) — the free outdoor gathering for fans without match tickets.
Venue: Gillette Stadium
Home of the Patriots (NFL) and Revolution (MLS) within the Patriot Place entertainment complex. The 65,878-seat stadium 30 miles south of Boston has hosted six Super Bowl champion teams and major international soccer. Capacity: 64,628.
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Boston / Foxborough at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Weekend Planning Blueprint
A 7-match window across the tournament. Here is the Boston / Foxborough playbook.
- Plan the matchday route. MBTA Commuter Rail Foxboro Line runs express 'Boston Stadium Trains' from South Station to Foxboro Station, a quarter-mile from the stadium gates (about 1-hour ride). Stadium parking is reduced to roughly 5,000 spaces on matchdays.
- Use the official fan festival. No match ticket? FIFA Fan Festival Boston at Boston City Hall Plaza, downtown Boston screens matches for free.
- Map your dates to the schedule. Gillette Stadium hosts 7 matches from 2026-06-13 to 2026-07-09 — see the schedule below for the full list with kickoffs.
- Book early and stay flexible. Knockout matchups are bracket-dependent until late June — lock lodging and transit windows now, and keep your itinerary loose enough to follow the bracket.
Who This Event Fits Best
Boston / Foxborough is a fan-travel anchor for 7 World Cup matches. Here is who should target this stop.
- Follow-your-nation travelers. Of the 48 nations in the tournament, France, England, Morocco all have group matches in Boston / Foxborough, along with 5 more — pick your country and ride this venue's schedule.
- The bucket-list fan. Hosts a Quarterfinal on July 9, 2026.
- Maybe sit this one out if… dates are fixed and budget is tight. Dynamic pricing across the tournament's biggest matches has pushed tickets past $6,700 for the Final and some host-city hotels well past peak season rates.
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Bass Pro Shops at Patriot Place
CBS Sporting Club
Courtyard by Marriott Foxborough Mansfield
Gillette Stadium Tailgate Lots
Gillette Stadium Tour
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Source Citations for Local Fan Picks
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OpenStreetMap Search · Google Maps - CBS Sporting Club in Foxborough
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Official Website · Boston Magazine - Courtyard by Marriott Foxborough Mansfield in Foxborough
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Official Links & Tickets
Official Boston / Foxborough at the 2026 FIFA World Cup site
Tickets sell only through FIFA.com/tickets — the Last-Minute Sales Phase runs first-come, first-served through the tournament. All tickets are mobile-only via the official app; FIFA also runs an official Resale Marketplace.