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🇺🇸 United States · Host city

Boston at the
2026 World Cup.

7 matches at Gillette Stadium. Plan your stay — hotels near the venue, the card to swipe in USD, airport and transit logistics.

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7 matches

The Boston schedule at Gillette Stadium.

Local kickoff times. Group-stage teams resolve at the December 2025 draw; knockout-round teams resolve as the tournament progresses.

Group stage · Group E

Sun, Jun 14

TBDvsTBD

12:00 PM

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Group stage · Group G

Sun, Jun 21

TBDvsTBD

3:00 PM

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Group stage · Group B

Thu, Jun 25

TBDvsTBD

3:00 PM

ET

Group stage · Group H

Sun, Jun 28

TBDvsTBD

3:00 PM

ET

Round of 32

Thu, Jul 2

TBDvsTBD

3:00 PM

ET

Round of 16

Wed, Jul 8

TBDvsTBD

12:00 PM

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Quarterfinal

Thu, Jul 9

TBDvsTBD

3:00 PM

ET

Where to stay

Hotels near Gillette Stadium.

For a single match, stay near the stadium and skip the post-match traffic. For multiple matches or a longer stay, base yourself in central Boston with reliable transit to the venue.

Near the stadium

Convenient for a single match. Often more expensive on match days; consider booking 3+ months ahead.

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Central Boston

Better for multi-match stays and exploring the city between games. Mix of business hotels and chain anchors with full transit.

Travel logistics

Getting in, getting around.

Airport

BOS

Primary international gateway. Direct routes from the major US/Canada/Mexico hubs.

Time zone

ET

Local kickoff times shown in ET. Convert for your home time zone.

Local currency

USD

Most large hotels accept USD; smaller vendors expect local. Use a no-FTF card.

Questions

Frequently asked about Boston & the World Cup.

When is the World Cup 2026 in Boston?

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7 matches in Boston run from Sun, Jun 14 to Thu, Jul 9 at Gillette Stadium.

Where should I stay for the World Cup in Boston?

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For a single match, near Gillette Stadium. For multiple matches or extended trips, central Boston with transit access. Book at least 6 months ahead — World Cup compresses inventory tightly.

What credit card should I use for Boston during the World Cup?

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A travel-multiplier card (Sapphire Reserve, Amex Platinum, Capital One Venture X). USD spend is straightforward; focus on hotel co-brand stacks and travel-credit redemptions.

What is the closest airport to Gillette Stadium?

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BOS is the primary international gateway for Boston. Direct connections from major North American hubs are available.