World Cup Boston 2026
Coverage of the World Cup games and festivities happening in and around Boston.
Kraft Group paid more than $5 million toward new MBTA station in Foxborough
The Kraft Group has been secretive about its financial arrangements related to the World Cup, including whether it would help pay for the Foxborough train station overhaul.
Welcome to Boston? Transit-savvy World Cup visitors may be surprised by the T's dingy stations
Locals are accustomed to the T’s dank conditions. But as global soccer fans make their way to Boston for the World Cup, many will come from cities with clean, state-of-the-art...
Melrose soccer star Pierrot will play for Haiti in the World Cup
"He really represents the very best of Massachusetts," said Gov. Maura Healey, upon declaring Frantzdy Pierrot Day.
World Cup watch party licenses about to be granted, Healey says
The Healey administration in March doled out $10 million in grants for fan celebrations and community watch parties throughout the state. FIFA so far has only given public viewing licenses...
Here are the Americans playing in the World Cup, including a defender from Mass.
Use our handy list and map to learn a little more about the players representing the U.S. at the World Cup this summer.
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Your foodie bracket: What would a 'full Boston' look like?
We were inspired — if you can call it that — by the "full English" breakfast. It's a staple that is a defining part of Great Britain and its cuisine....
Q&A: Why FIFA can get away with such high ticket prices
Holy Cross sports economist Victor Matheson discusses why World Cup tickets have gotten so expensive and the things fans can do to find the most affordable tickets.
Psst, it's almost time for the World Cup. Here are your crib notes before matches kick off in Boston
The World Cup comes to Boston(ish) this summer, with seven matches scheduled for Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Here are the basics you need to know.
Think you know ball? Take our World Cup 2026 quiz and find out
By now you've heard just about everything you'd want to know about the World Cup. But were you listening? Take our World Cup quiz and find out.
The public health game plan behind World Cup matches in Massachusetts
Emergency planning for the World Cup matches at Foxborough's Gillette Stadium started more than a year ago, involving more than 70 local, state and national agencies.
Mass. officials have a new World Cup concern: infectious diseases
If traffic and ticket prices weren't already on your mind when it comes to the World Cup, may we add in infectious disease? With millions of visitors expected in and...
Chelsea to host World Cup-inspired 'Fiesta de Fútbol' to boost local soccer programs
The event series, funded through a $175,000 grant from the state, features soccer tournaments, a family-friendly "Field Day" and over a month of Spanish-broadcast World Cup watch parties in Chelsea...
Where to watch the 2026 World Cup around Boston
From big public watch parties to tried-and-true soccer bars, the Boston area has a lot of options for getting in on the 2026 World Cup excitement — even if you...
Greater Boston's greatest soccer bars for watching the World Cup
Looking to watch the World Cup shoulder-to-shoulder with fellow soccer fans? Here's a list of the bars in Boston with the best reputations as havens for soccer fans.
World Cup kit fit check: What the teams playing in 'Boston' will wear
They call soccer the beautiful game. So let's check out all the pretty uniforms teams will wear for the World Cup games in Foxborough.
This year's World Cup games could be sizzling. Here's what's being done to prepare for extreme heat
Sixteen cities across the United States, Mexico and Canada will be hosting the 2026 World Cup in June and July. And summer games can be scorching. Here’s a look at...
Tailgating will be allowed at Boston Stadium for World Cup matches
FIFA will allow tailgating at match venues on game days, Boston organizing committee says.
How Boston's World Cup transit pricing compares to other host cities
World Cup sticker shock doesn't end with the tickets. Even getting to the games can cost far more than usual, especially in Boston and New York. Here's what the Northeast's...
Bus service to World Cup matches in Foxborough will cost $95
The host committee for FIFA men's World Cup matches this summer announced a direct bus service to Boston Stadium in Foxborough, which will cost more than MBTA train service to...
Boston's World Cup fan festival will be free, organizers say
Boston will buck a growing trend and make its World Cup fan festival free, organizers confirmed Monday. The new comes as organizers in New York and Los Angeles say they'll...