FIFA World Cup 2026 Host City Guide

Boston

Boston is a World Cup 2026 host city in USA. The city uses Gillette Stadium for its tournament matches, with fixture dates, travel plans and fan notes below.

Boston World Cup 2026 Overview

Boston gives the schedule a historic sports market with a compact match-day corridor in Foxborough.

The city guide is built for matchday planning. It keeps the stadium, fixture count, local time, transport notes and nearby fan basics in one place.

Gillette Stadium in Boston

Boston Quick Facts

Host cityBoston
CountryUSA
StadiumGillette Stadium
FIFA venue nameBoston Stadium
LocationFoxborough, Massachusetts
Capacity65,878
Matches7
Group stage matches5
Knockout matches2
TimezoneAmerica/New York
Nearest airportBoston Logan International Airport
Tournament stagesGroup Stage, Round of 32 and Quarter-final

Boston World Cup 2026 Matches

These are the fixtures scheduled for Boston. Times use the stadium timezone and can also convert on schedule pages.

7 matches
DateMatchRoundKickoffVenue
Jun 13, 2026Haiti vs ScotlandGroup C9:00 PM EDTBoston Stadium
Jun 16, 2026Iraq vs NorwayGroup I6:00 PM EDTBoston Stadium
Jun 19, 2026Scotland vs MoroccoGroup C6:00 PM EDTBoston Stadium
Jun 23, 2026England vs GhanaGroup L4:00 PM EDTBoston Stadium
Jun 26, 2026Norway vs FranceGroup I3:00 PM EDTBoston Stadium
Jun 29, 2026Germany vs ParaguayRound of 324:30 PM EDTBoston Stadium
Jul 9, 2026France vs MoroccoQuarter-final4:00 PM EDTBoston Stadium

Stadium Guide

Gillette Stadium is the listed World Cup 2026 venue for Boston.

Capacity: 65,878. Surface: Artificial turf.

Travel And Transport

Matchday rail and coach plans are important from Boston.

Nearest airport: Boston Logan International Airport.

Tickets And Entry

Use official ticket routes before buying seats for Boston matches.

Plan ticket checks, bag checks and gate queues before kickoff.

Fan Guide

Foxborough is outside Boston, so travel planning matters.

Keep the match ticket, ID and transport plan ready before leaving your hotel.

Hotels Near Boston Matches

  • Renaissance Boston Patriot Place
  • Hilton Garden Inn Foxborough Patriot Place
  • Hampton Inn Foxborough
  • Fairfield Inn Foxborough
  • Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

Things To Do Nearby

  • Patriot Place
  • Boston city centre
  • Freedom Trail

Weather During World Cup 2026

June weather is usually mild, with cooler nights possible.

Check weather again before travelling to the stadium.

Local Time For Fans

The listed city timezone is America/New York.

Schedule pages can convert kickoff times for fans watching from another country.

Related Host City Guides

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Boston FAQ

Is Boston a World Cup 2026 host city?

Yes. Boston is listed as a World Cup 2026 host city in USA.

How many World Cup 2026 matches will Boston host?

Boston is listed for 7 World Cup 2026 matches.

Which stadium is used in Boston?

Gillette Stadium is the listed World Cup 2026 stadium for Boston.

What timezone does Boston use for kickoffs?

The listed timezone is America/New York. Schedule pages can convert times for other countries.

Where should fans stay for Boston matches?

Fans should compare city centre, airport and stadium-area hotels. Book early because match weeks can lift demand quickly.

How should fans travel to the stadium?

Matchday rail and coach plans are important from Boston. Check official transport updates close to matchday.

Last updated: June 10, 2026. Host city, stadium and fixture details were checked against the Soccer26Live schedule data and the FIFA World Cup 2026 venue list.