Boston / FoxboroughWorld Cup 2026

MATCHES

WHAT IS PLAYED HERE

GROUP STAGEBrazil/Morocco, Haiti/Scotland, and France/Norway group-stage fixtures

KNOCKOUTSQuarterfinal — July 9, 2026. Plus R32 and R16 matches.

See the full WC2026 match schedule for exact dates and kickoff times. Visit the tickets guide for how to buy at face value for these fixtures.

GETTING THERE

ARRIVAL & TRANSPORT

Boston Logan (BOS) is 10 min from downtown via Silver Line bus or Blue Line. Gillette Stadium is in Foxborough, 45 min south of Boston — use the MBTA commuter rail match-day specials from South Station, or drive and expect heavy traffic.

For intercity travel between Boston / Foxborough and other host cities, see the city-to-city travel guide.

WHERE TO STAY

NEIGHBORHOODS

Back Bay, Seaport, or Cambridge for urban Boston; Providence, RI is a surprising alt 25 min from Foxborough by rail at half the price.

For price ranges and booking strategy across all 16 host cities, see the WC2026 accommodation guide. Budget breakdown at what it costs to attend.

FAN ZONES

WHERE FANS GATHER

Expect official fan activations at Boston Common and along the Charles River Esplanade. Faneuil Hall and the North End will fill with bar crowds.

See the complete WC2026 fan zones guide for all 16 cities and what to expect at FIFA Fan Festivals.

LOCAL TIPS

WHAT TO KNOW

Boston is the most walkable major US city — you will walk more than you expect. "The T" (MBTA) is cheap and effective. Tipping 18–20%. Try a proper lobster roll.

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