Boston is on the list of host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Population: 675,647

Stadium: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts

Built: 2002

Distance to downtown Boston: 27 miles

Capacity: 64,628, including 5,876 club seats and 82 luxury suites

Surface: Turf (before World Cup)

Roof: None (open air)

Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Photo: Massachusetts Office Of Travel & Tourism (used under CC).

MLS team: New England Revolution (founded 1995)

Other home team: New England Patriots (NFL)

2026 games:

  • June 13, 2026: Group stage
  • June 16, 2026: Group stage
  • June 19, 2026: Group stage
  • June 23, 2026: Group stage
  • June 26, 2026: Group stage
  • June 29, 2026: Round of 32
  • July 9, 2026: Quarterfinal

Official host city poster:

Official host city poster by John Rego.

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