Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, midway between Boston and Providence, will host seven matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including a
quarterfinal on 9 July. During the tournament it is called
Boston Stadium.
The stadium in brief
Opened in
2002, it is the home of the NFL's
New England Patriots and MLS side
New England Revolution, making it one of the few venues with strong soccer roots. World Cup capacity is around
65,000. The complex is anchored by Patriot Place, a large retail and entertainment district.
History
Home of the most successful NFL dynasty of the 2000s, Gillette has hosted CONCACAF Gold Cup matches, international friendlies and Copa America Centenario games, giving it genuine football credentials ahead of 2026.
2026 FIFA World Cup matches
Seven matches, including a quarterfinal. Times are local (Eastern, UTC-4) with UTC in brackets:
- June 13 - Haiti vs Scotland (Group C) - 9:00 PM local (01:00 UTC (Jun 14))
- June 16 - Iraq vs Norway (Group I) - 6:00 PM local (22:00 UTC)
- June 19 - Scotland vs Morocco (Group C) - 6:00 PM local (22:00 UTC)
- June 23 - England vs Ghana (Group L) - 4:00 PM local (20:00 UTC)
- June 26 - Norway vs France (Group I) - 3:00 PM local (19:00 UTC)
- June 29 - Round of 32 (1E vs best third) (Round of 32) - 4:30 PM local (20:30 UTC)
- July 9 - QUARTERFINAL (Quarterfinal) - 4:00 PM local (20:00 UTC)