2026 FIFA World Cup in Boston: How to Get Tickets for the Sold-Out Matches
If you missed your chance to buy tickets for the World Cup's Boston matches, fret not — there are still a few ways to get in before the action kicks off at Gillette Stadium
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is bringing seven matches to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts — including a Quarterfinal on July 9th. France, England, Morocco, Norway — this venue landed some serious talent. Tickets sold out fast. The Last-Minute Sales window that opened April 1st is clearing what's left on a first-come basis. New England's obsession with sports plus proximity to major metro areas means secondary-market prices are competitive, especially for France and England. But inventory still exists if you're strategic.
Seven matches spread across a month means real options if you're flexible. The lower-profile group-stage games — Haiti vs. Scotland, Iraq vs. Norway — trade midweek discounts for less star power, and as the tournament gets closer, new listings keep appearing. Here's how to actually get in.
The Boston Matches
Gillette Stadium in Foxborough hosts seven matches — five group-stage games, one Round of 32, and one Quarterfinal.
Group Stage
Saturday, June 13th — Haiti vs. Scotland (Group C)
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Tuesday, June 16th — Iraq vs. Norway (Group I)
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Friday, June 19th — Scotland vs. Morocco (Group C)
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Tuesday, June 23rd — England vs. Ghana (Group L)
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Friday, June 26th — Norway vs. France (Group I)
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Knockout Stage
Monday, June 29th — Round of 32 (Group E Winner vs. Third Place)
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Thursday, July 9th — Quarterfinal
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Gillette Stadium is in Foxborough, about 30 miles southwest of downtown Boston. There's no direct public transit to the stadium — the MBTA runs special event commuter rail from South Station and Back Bay on some dates, but World Cup availability isn't confirmed yet. Plan on driving or rideshare for most matches. Parking is available but fills early. Get there 90 minutes before kickoff for FIFA's security screening and to beat traffic on Route 1.
Where Can You Still Get Tickets?
StubHub — StubHub has all seven matches. Best inventory: Haiti vs. Scotland (June 13th) and Iraq vs. Norway (June 16th) — the less marquee fixtures move more. England and France are tight and pricey. All buys are covered by StubHub's FanProtect guarantee — 120% back if something goes wrong.
Ticketmaster Verified Resale — Ticketmaster's resale platform has authenticated inventory that refreshes regularly. Buyer protection is included.
Fans can also look for tickets via SeatGeek, where you can use promo code SEATGEEK10 to save $10 off your first order of over $150.
FIFA Resale/Exchange Marketplace — FIFA's official channel, accessible at FIFA.com/tickets. Tickets never leave FIFA's system. This is the safest play.
reddit / fan communities — reddit's r/worldcup and r/NERevolution have ticket exchange threads. No formal protection on peer-to-peer trades, though.
What Are Tickets Going For?
Boston is in the premium tier for US host cities — France, England, Morocco, and a Quarterfinal will do that. The lower-profile group-stage games (Haiti vs. Scotland, Iraq vs. Norway) are your best value. Here's the breakdown:
Upper-level seats (non-England/France group stage): $300–$700 per ticket. Haiti vs. Scotland and Iraq vs. Norway are the entry points.
Upper-level seats (England/France/Morocco): $600–$1,500 per ticket. England vs. Ghana and Norway vs. France demand the biggest premiums.
Mid-level seats (group stage): $700–$2,200 per ticket, depending on matchup.
Lower bowl and premium (group stage): $1,500–$4,500+ for the star-studded dates; $900–$2,200 for the lower-profile ones.
Round of 32 (June 29th): $400–$1,800 per ticket, shifting based on who advances.
Quarterfinal (July 9th): $800–$4,000+. This is Foxborough's big event. Expect prices to jump once the bracket is locked in.
Add 20–40% service fees on top of any listed price.
Should You Consider a Nearby City Instead?
MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey is 215 miles south — roughly three-and-a-half hours by car — and hosts eight matches including Brazil vs. Morocco (June 13th), France vs. Senegal (June 16th), and the Final on July 19th. Prices there generally run higher than Foxborough for similar matchups, but eight matches gives you more room to hunt. Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field is 300 miles south and hosts six matches including Brazil vs. Haiti (June 19th) and France vs. Iraq (June 22nd). Secondary-market prices in Philly have run 15–25% below Boston for comparable group-stage games. If you're chasing France or Brazil and don't mind driving, cross-checking Boston, New York, and Philly before buying is smart.
Strategic Tips for Buying
- Check StubHub and Ticketmaster Verified Resale multiple times each day — inventory shifts constantly, especially as match dates approach.
- Compare prices across all seven Foxborough dates before committing — the gap between Haiti vs. Scotland and Norway vs. France is huge. Your biggest price lever is flexibility on which match you see.
- Set up price alerts on StubHub for specific Gillette Stadium events — you'll get pinged when prices drop below your target. Especially useful for the Quarterfinal, where the bracket shift will move pricing.
- Move fast when you find your price — good Gillette listings don't hang around long. New England demand is deep and seven matches isn't that much inventory.
- Stick to platforms with buyer protection. StubHub's FanProtect and Ticketmaster Verified Resale both vet sellers. FIFA's Resale Marketplace is the safest since tickets stay in FIFA's system. If you're on reddit's r/worldcup threads, only deal with accounts that have history in the community, never Venmo or Cash App, and flag anything way below market as suspect.
About the Tournament
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the first with 48 teams and 104 matches — expanded from the 32-team format that's run since 1998. It runs June 11th through July 19th across 16 host cities in the US, Canada, and Mexico. This is the first World Cup ever hosted by three nations. Foxborough's Quarterfinal on July 9th puts Gillette among only eight venues hosting knockout rounds, and the France-England-Morocco group-stage lineup makes Boston one of the tournament's best draws.
