FIFA World Cup 2026 | Match Schedule & Trip Planner

Boston Welcomes The World

From June 13 to July 9, 2026, Boston will host SEVEN MATCHES for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ — the biggest tournament in soccer (aka fútbol) history. And with Sail Boston, the largest maritime celebration ever to visit the United States, and the historic America 250 commemorations happening at the same time, Boston is the place to be this summer.

What to Expect

With a record-breaking field of 48 teams, this year's tournament will pit the world's best against each other. And really, where better to host them than the City of Champions? Here's what you can expect: Vibrant fan festivals, watch parties at the city's top spots, and celebrations that spill into every neighborhood. Plus, Boston’s hotels, attractions, and restaurants will pull out all the stops to make every moment memorable.

Crowd watching soccer at a Boston sports bar

Where to Watch the FIFA World Cup™ in Boston

From classic Irish watering holes to electric watch parties, find the best places to experience the world's biggest matches in Boston.

Boston FIFA World Cup™ Hotel Packages

Elevate your Boston stay with a championship-caliber package.

A few kayaks and sailboats on the Charles River with the Boston skyline in the background

10 Reasons to Visit Boston for FIFA World Cup 2026™

Discover why Boston is the place to experience every moment.

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New England Revolution playing at Gillette Stadium

Getting to Boston Stadium

Find out how to get to your match—by car, bus, train, or even helicopter.

FIFA World Cup 2026™ Tickets

FIFA’s official resale marketplace opened on April 2 and remains active until match days.

FIFA World Cup 2026™ Match Schedule

Seven Matches. One Legendary City.

FIFA World Cup 2026™ kicks off with an opening match in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. The action comes to Boston just two days later, on June 13, when Gillette Stadium, temporarily renamed Boston Stadium, hosts its first of five Group Stage matchups.

Then the stakes get even higher. On June 29, Boston hosts a Round of 32 showdown, a win-or-go-home elimination match. And on July 9, the journey reaches a fever pitch as Boston welcomes a Quarter-final, where two of the world’s top teams compete for a place in history. Here’s the full schedule:

Match	Stage	Date
5	Group C Haiti vs. Scotland	Saturday, June 13, 2026 - 9:00PMFIFA World Cup 2026™ Match 5 – Boston
18	Group I Norway vs. Iraq	Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - 6:00PMFIFA World Cup 2026™ Match 18 – Boston
30	Group C Scotland vs. Morocco	Friday, June 19, 2026 - 6:00PMFIFA World Cup 2026™ Match 30 – Boston
45	Group L England vs. Ghana	Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 4:00PMFIFA World Cup 2026™ Match 45 – Boston
61	Group I Norway vs. France	Friday, June 26, 2026 - 3:00PMFIFA World Cup 2026™ Match 61 – Boston
74	Rount of 32 Germany vs. Paraguay	Monday, June 29, 2026 - 4:30PMFIFA World Cup 2026™ Match 74 – Boston
97	Quarter-final	Thursday, July 9, 2026 - 4:00PMFIFA World Cup 2026™ Quarter-Final – Boston

How Teams Advance in the FIFA World Cup 2026™

During the Group Stage, teams compete within their assigned groups of four. Each team plays three matches, earning points for wins and draws.

Following the Group Stage, the tournament enters the newly expanded Round of 32, marking the start of the knockout rounds. The top two teams from each group, along with the eight best third-place teams, advance to this stage. Third-place teams are ranked by points, goal difference, goals scored, team conduct score, and FIFA world ranking.

From that point forward, matches are single elimination. Winners advance, while the losing team is eliminated. Boston’s Quarter-final matchup will feature two teams that have advanced through the Round of 32 and Round of 16, who are competing for a place in the semifinals.

Boston Found Podcast

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