FIFA World Cup Soccer 2026 Announces Schedule for Boston and 15 Other North American Cities

(December 5, 2026) – FIFA World Cup 2026™ revealed today the schedule of which national teams are playing in which stadiums this June and July, when 48 national soccer teams take the field in 16 North American cities. 

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Boston is hosting a total of seven soccer matches, including five group stage matches, a Round of 32 match, and a Quarter-Final.  Among the teams set to play at Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium) in Foxborough are Haiti, Scotland, Norway, Morocco, Ghana, England, France and one other team yet to be determined. These matches take place between June 13 and June 26.

The Round of 32 match takes place at Boston Stadium on June 29, and the Quarter Final Match on July 9, 2026.  

The final match of World Cup Soccer takes place on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium.  

For the first time, FIFA World Cup 2026™is being divided among three countries – Canada, Mexico and the USA – with 16 cities in total hosting matches., according to organizers.  Boston is one of 11 American cities hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026™

In addition to World Cup Soccer, Boston is also welcoming Sail Boston 2026 from July 11-16, a promenade of majestic tall ships coming into Boston Harbor and Massachusetts Bay from around the world. And along with the rest of the United States, Boston is celebrating America 250, as the nation celebrates 250 of independence in 2026. 

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