BOSTON – For the first time since 1994, the FIFA World Cup will be played in the United States. We now know that seven of those games will be at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro.
“The whole world’s eyeballs will be on this country and this region because of Canada, United States, and Mexico hosting it,” says former New England Revolution star Taylor Twellman. “It’s the largest World Cup ever. More nations involved, more eyeballs.”
The first game at Gillette will be on June 13, 2026. There will be five group play matches, a contest in the round of 32 and a quarterfinal match. Soccer fans won’t know which teams will be here until the draw in fall of next year. None the less, the excitement is already here.
“In 2026, Boston will come alive with a packed and engaged stadium with 40 days of fan festival, the hotels and restaurants teeming with international visitors. All things awesome,” said Mike Loynd, President of Boston Soccer.