Football Mondial 2026

Gillette Stadium

Foxborough, MA · Hybrid surface

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Foxborough, MA

Gillette Stadium

Foxborough, MA

Hosts QF

Capacity

65,878

Matches

Stage

About this stadium

Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA is one of the signature World Cup 2026 sites, with a listed tournament capacity of 65,878 and a hybrid playing surface. Its older footprint adds history and atmosphere that newer venues cannot fake.

Its assignment as the QF host underlines how central it is to FIFA's tournament plan. Greater Boston gives the tournament a compact, educated sports market with strong international student and immigrant communities. It should feel organized, high-demand, and travel-friendly.

Venue facts

Opened: 2002

Owner: The Kraft Group

Timezone: America/New_York

Renovations: No major rebuild; tournament prep relies on field conversion, branding overlays, and media-position upgrades.

Host city & transport

Greater Boston gives the tournament a compact, educated sports market with strong international student and immigrant communities. It should feel organized, high-demand, and travel-friendly.

Special event commuter rail service from Boston is the most efficient option. Driving is possible but can bottleneck near the venue district.

Previous major events

Copa América Centenario matches (2016)Army-Navy Game (2023)MLS and international soccer friendlies (multiple years)