WC 2026 Host City · USA

🇺🇸 BOSTON

Wicked good football

Stadium

Gillette Stadium

Capacity

65,000

Matches

7 matches

Summer Temp

82°F / 28°C

Currency

USD

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The MBTA commuter rail to Foxborough sells out on match days — book as soon as tickets go on sale, full stop. Traffic on I-95 South post-match is one of the worst exits of any WC venue. If you miss the train, you're in that traffic. Don't miss the train. Patriot Place right next to Gillette has restaurants and bars — arrive early and make a day of it.

Arrive at the stadium

90 min

before kickoff — security queues are long on WC matchdays

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Bag Policy

Clear bag only, max 12×6×12 inches. No backpacks of any kind — including clear backpacks. One small clutch up to 4.5×6.5 inches allowed.

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Cashless Stadium — Cards Only

No cash accepted inside. Make sure your card works internationally and has no foreign transaction fees.

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Alcohol Policy

Alcohol sold inside stadium in designated areas. No outside food or drinks. Age limits: USA 21+, Canada 19+, Mexico 18+. Strict ID enforcement.

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Fan Zone

FIFA Fan Festival at City Hall Plaza (June 12–27, 11am–12:30am)

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Exit Strategy

Commuter rail departs immediately after final whistle — be on the platform. Next train is 45 mins later. Don't miss it.

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Cell Service & Apps

All carriers work in Boston. Cell service weak on the commuter rail to Foxborough — download everything beforehand.

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FIFA Fan Festival

FIFA Fan Festival Boston

location_onCity Hall Plaza, One City Hall Square, Boston, MA

Not yet publishedJune 12–27, 11am–12:30am (16 days, group stage)

Official FIFA Fan Festival. Free entry with advance registration. Hours vary by match day.

stadiumGillette Stadium

Capacity

65,000

74% of largest WC venue (Azteca, 87,500)

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stadiumMatches at Gillette Stadium

Sat, Jun 13

21:00 ET

Group C

🇭🇹Haiti
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Scotland

01

FT

Tue, Jun 16

18:00 ET

Group I

🇮🇶Iraq
🇳🇴Norway

Fri, Jun 19

18:00 ET

Group C

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Scotland
🇲🇦Morocco

Tue, Jun 23

16:00 ET

Group L

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿England
🇬🇭Ghana

Fri, Jun 26

15:00 ET

Group I

🇳🇴Norway
🇫🇷France

Mon, Jun 29

16:30 ET

Round of 32

TBD
TBD

Thu, Jul 9

16:00 ET

Quarter-final

TBD
TBD

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