Massachusetts Gets 7 FIFA World Cup Matches In 2026

FOXBOROUGH, MA — FIFA has announced the match schedule for the 2026 World Cup to be played in North America, including seven matches in Massachusetts.

The World Cup games will be played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, though FIFA and Boston city officials are highlighting Boston as the host location, giving those who travel from across the world to watch their team a unique perspective on the American sprawl.

Up to 14 national teams will visit the city between June 13 and July 9, 2026. Five of the seven games are matches in the group stage, but Gillette Stadium will also get two knockout round matches, one in the round of 32 and the other a quarterfinal match.

Group stage matches are scheduled on June 13, June 16, June 19, June 23 and June 26. The round of 32 match will be played on June 29 and the quarterfinal round on July 9.

Tournament officials are calling this the largest World Cup to date, with 104 matches across three countries featuring 48 teams from around the world.

“Massachusetts is thrilled to welcome the many thousands of fans and visitors from around the world to our great state in the summer of 2026 for this truly unforgettable event. We are eager for this chance to shine the global spotlight on our local communities and incredible hospitality and entertainment industries,” said Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey.

In 1994 Boston hosted six matches also including the memorable Quarterfinal of the eventual runner-up Italy defeating Spain, 2-1, in front of 53,400 fans to earn its spot in the Semifinal Round. Boston also hosted Italy in the Round of 16 when the Azzurri defeated Nigeria, 2-1, after extra time.

Fans can pre-register for FIFA World Cup 26TM ticket information at fifa.com/tickets.