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Gillette Stadium hosts FIFA World Cup matches in Foxboro, not Boston

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Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Gillette Stadium hosts FIFA World Cup matches in Foxboro, not Boston

Summary

Gillette Stadium, referred to as Boston Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is located in Foxboro, Massachusetts, approximately 25 miles from Boston. The venue will host its first match on June 13 between Haiti and Scotland, part of a total of seven matches scheduled through July 9, including a quarterfinal. A naming restriction from FIFA prohibits the use of the venue's actual name during the tournament, with all U.S. sites adopting similar designations. Further matches include England versus Ghana on June 23 and Norway against France on June 26.

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By the Numbers

•Boston Stadium is actually Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts.
•The first match features Haiti against Scotland on June 13.
•Seven matches will be played at the stadium, concluding with the quarterfinals on July 9.
•FIFA mandates the use of corporate sponsors' names during the tournament, hence the name change.
•Other matches include Iraq vs. Norway and Scotland vs. Morocco later in June.

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