In the words of Augustana, “I think I’ll go to Boston,” will be muttered summer 2026 when the FIFA World Cup heads to New England.
Of the 16 cities across North America to host the tournament, Boston will join, hosting seven matches throughout the group and knockout stages.
It all goes down at Boston Stadium, known as Gillette Stadium, one of the most iconic venues in the U.S. With a capacity of nearly 65,000, Boston Stadium has hosted some of the biggest events in the country, including Taylor Swift and the New England Patriots.
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Boston fans live up to their namesake as one of the most loyal and energetic crowds. The city will make an excellent crowd at the tournament, and you can be part of the fun. Here’s how to get the best deals on tickets to every match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Boston Stadium.
FIFA World Cup in Boston tickets
Tickets to the 2026 World Cup are officially sold through FIFA. The Visa presale draw, the first of sale of the tournament, will open on September 10 and close on September 19. The lottery is available only for Visa cardholders who create a FIFA ID.
Those interested in seeing matches in Boston can register for the latest news and ticket information here.
However, you can also purchase tickets through StubHub now. City and location can be sorted using drop down selections. Passes are not guaranteed to be authenticated by FIFA and may be priced higher than face value.
As of fall 2025, the cheapest price for the first match in Boston on June 13 is $630. The Round of 32 fixture is priced at $800 while the quarterfinal match has a get-in cost of $1,450.
Click the link below to view more prices, seats and the latest ticket availability.
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FIFA World Cup in Boston schedule
While matchups are yet to be determined, a FIFA World Cup schedule is set with play dates decided.
Below is the schedule for all games at Boston Stadium.
| Date | Round | Match |
| Sat., June 13 | Group C | TBD |
| Tues., June 16 | Group I | TBD |
| Fri., June 19 | Group C | TBD |
| Tues., June 23 | Group L | TBD |
| Fri., June 26 | Group I | TBD |
| Mon., June 29 | Round of 32 | Group E winner vs. Group A/B/C/D/F third place |
| Thurs., July 9 | Quarterfinals | TBD |
FIFA World Cup in Boston teams, groups
Participating teams and groups will be determined in spring of 2026. However, all three host countries – USA, Canada and Mexico – have earned automatic bids to the World Cup.
Here’s how qualifications are split between confederations:
- AFC – Eight direct spots + one inter-confederations play-off place
- CAF – Nine direct spots + one inter-confederations play-off place
- CONCACAF – Six direct spots + two inter-confederations play-off places
- CONMEBOL – Six direct spots + one inter-confederation play-off place
- OFC – One direct spot + one inter-confederations play-off place
- EUFA – 16 direct spots
A handful of non-hosting teams have officially qualified for the tournament. It includes Japan, New Zealand, Iran, Argentina, Australia, Uzbekistan, Jordan, Korea Republic, Ecuador and Brazil.
Boston Stadium seating chart for 2026 FIFA World Cup
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