Boston skyline from Longfellow Bridge — Gillette Stadium hosts World Cup 2026

World Cup 2026 Host City · USA

Foxborough (Boston)

New England host — Gillette Stadium hosts 7 matches outside historic Boston

Stadium: Gillette Stadium
FIFA name: Boston Stadium
Capacity: 65,000
Roof: Open-air
Matches: 7

Matches: 7
Capacity: 65K
Indoor: No
Country: USA

Travel essentials

Metro population

4.9 million (Boston metro)

Climate (June 2026)

Mild — 14-24°C, occasional New England rain

Airports

Boston Logan (BOS) · Providence (PVD)

Stadium surface

Natural grass

How to get to Gillette Stadium

MBTA Foxboro Line commuter rail on match days (from South Station, ~50 min); driving ~45 min in light traffic

Plan to arrive at least 90 minutes before kickoff for security and ticket scanning. Match-day road closures and shuttle routes are typically published 2–3 weeks before each game by FIFA and the local organising committee — check the official channels for the latest schedule.

Matches at Gillette Stadium

All World Cup 2026 fixtures hosted at this venue, listed in chronological order.

Group C Jun 13 · 01:00 UTC (next day)

Haiti vs Scotland

Match details →

Group I Jun 16 · 22:00 UTC

Iraq vs Norway

Match details →

Group C Jun 19 · 22:00 UTC

Scotland vs Morocco

Match details →

Group L Jun 23 · 20:00 UTC

England vs Ghana

Match details →

Group I Jun 26 · 19:00 UTC

Norway vs France

Match details →

Round of 32 Jun 29 · 20:30 UTC

1E vs 3A/B/C/D/F

Match details →

Quarter-final Jul 9 · 20:00 UTC

W89 vs W90

Match details →

Foxborough (Boston) World Cup 2026 — deep-dive guides

Long-form articles on travel logistics, ticket strategy and matchday planning for Gillette Stadium:

Erling Haaland in Norway national team kit — Manchester City's No. 9 makes his World Cup debut in Group I 2026, ending Norway's 28-year absence since France 1998

Story

Is Haaland Playing in the World Cup? Norway's 28-Year Wait

Yes — Haaland plays Norway's first World Cup in 28 years. Group I schedule, qualifying path, Ødegaard axis, June 26 vs France at Foxborough.

Gillette Stadium aerial in Foxborough — Boston Stadium hosts 7 World Cup 2026 matches in Massachusetts, including Norway vs France on June 26 and the Round of 32 + quarter-final knockouts

Guide

Boston World Cup 2026 Tickets: Gillette Stadium 7 Matches

Boston hosts 7 World Cup 2026 matches at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough — Norway vs France June 26, England vs Ghana June 23, R32, QF. MBTA & prices.

Where to stay in Foxborough (Boston)

Top neighborhoods for travelling fans, balancing transit access to Gillette Stadium with dining, nightlife and walkability:

Back BayNorth EndCambridgeSeaport District

Food and drink Foxborough (Boston) is known for

North End ItalianSeafood at Union Oyster HouseCambridge brewpubs

Foxborough (Boston) World Cup 2026 — FAQ

Which stadium hosts World Cup 2026 matches in Foxborough (Boston)?

Gillette Stadium (FIFA tournament name: Boston Stadium). Capacity 65,000, open-air.

How many matches does Foxborough (Boston) host at the 2026 World Cup?

7 matches across 3 stages.

How do I get to Gillette Stadium on match day?

MBTA Foxboro Line commuter rail on match days (from South Station, ~50 min); driving ~45 min in light traffic

What is the weather like in Foxborough (Boston) in June 2026?

Mild — 14-24°C, occasional New England rain

Which airports serve Foxborough (Boston) for World Cup 2026 visitors?

Boston Logan (BOS) · Providence (PVD)

Where should fans stay in Foxborough (Boston)?

Back Bay, North End, Cambridge are the top neighborhoods for travelling fans, balancing transit access to the stadium with dining, nightlife and walkability.

What food is Foxborough (Boston) known for?

North End Italian · Seafood at Union Oyster House · Cambridge brewpubs