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Haiti vs Scotland — Group Stage · Sat Jun 13, 9:00 PM ET
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New in 2026: The 48-team format and Round of 32 explained. The 2026 World Cup is the first ever with 48 teams — up from 32. Here's how the bracket works: 48 teams are split into 12 groups of 4. The top 2 teams from each group (24 teams) plus the 8 best third-place finishers (8 teams) advance — giving 32 teams in total. These 32 teams then play the Round of 32 (the new first knockout round, replacing what used to be the Round of 16 in old formats). After that: Round of 16 → Quarterfinals → Semifinals → Final. This means your team now has a third-place safety net in the group stage — finishing 3rd no longer automatically eliminates you.

Venue Info

Gillette Stadium

Address
1 Patriot Place
Foxborough, MA 02035
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Capacity
63,815
FIFA World Cup configuration
Getting There
MBTA Boston Stadium Train (~$80 RT) runs 14 dedicated express trains direct from Boston South Station to Foxboro Station — ~1 hour ride. Tailgating IS allowed for World Cup matches per the host committee.
Full Transit Guide →
Bag Policy
Clear bags only · Max 12"×6"×12" · Mobile tickets required · No outside food/drink

Boston Stadium · Foxborough, MA

Boston Fixtures

Boston Stadium hosts 7 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches — five group stage games (including England vs Ghana on June 23, Norway vs France on June 26, and the Boston opener Haiti vs Scotland on June 13), one Round of 32 on June 29, and a Quarterfinal on Thursday, July 9. All times are ET (Eastern Time). Click any match to find flights and hotels.
FIFA Official Schedule ↗ Boston Stadium ↗ Directions ↗

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