A major milestone in the race to the biggest FIFA World Cup 2026 took place this December. The Final Draw for the 2026 World Cup concluded, and the full tournament match schedule followed. This means we know exactly what teams are competing in Boston for 5 of the 7 matches! The last two matches, and four teams to compete, depend on who advances to the Round of 32 and Quarter-Final stages.
Set to be the largest FIFA World Cup in history, the 2026 tournament, which happens every four years, announced a total of 104 matches staged across 16 host cities, including Boston—whose games will take place at the home of the New England Patriots and New England Revolution!
FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule at Foxborough
- Match 5 – Saturday, 13 June 2026 at 21:00 ET, HAI vs SCO (Group C)
- Match 18 – Tuesday, 16 June 2026 at 18:00 ET, IRQ/BOL/SUR* vs NOR (Group I)
- Match 30 – Friday, 19 June 2026 at 18:00 ET, SCO v. MAR (Group C)
- Match 25 – Tuesday, 23 June 2026 at 16:00 ET, ENG vs GHA (Group L)
- Match 61 – Friday, 26 June 2026 at 15:00 ET, NOR vs FRA (Group I)
- Match 74 – Monday, 29 June 2026 at 16:30 ET, Round of 32
- Match 97 – Thursday, 9 July 2026 at 16:00 ET, Quarter-Final
*For match 18, the final opponent to face-off with Norway depends upon the results of the play-offs in March 2026. The complete match schedule for all 104 matches across the 16 host cities is now available online.
“We’re excited to celebrate this FIFA World Cup 2026 milestone, sharing in the enthusiasm of soccer fans across New England who have been eagerly anticipating what teams will compete in Boston next summer,” said Mike Loynd, chief executive officer of the FIFA World Cup™ Boston Host Committee. “Boston is one of the world’s great sports cities, and hosting the FIFA World Cup is about more than seven matches — it’s about celebrating the history and heritage of our city and New England, and the cultures of the nations that will be playing here. We’re honored and ready to welcome fans to Boston for the world’s biggest sporting event and showcasing why Boston is a premier global sports destination.”
The next FIFA World Cup 2026 ticketing phase opens on December 11
Fans will soon have another opportunity to apply for FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets as the next sales period, the Random Selection Draw, begins on December 11 and remains open through January 13, 2026. Timing of a fan’s entry into the Random Selection Draw during the entry period will not impact the fan’s chances of success. Communications and an automatic charge for all successful and partially successful ticket applicants will occur in February. This marks the third phase of ticket sales for the 2026 tournament, with nearly two million tickets made available and purchased for the tournament thus far. Fans looking to immediately purchase access to specific matches can explore the FIFA Hospitality packages on the FIFA Boston website.