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Boston is one of 16 cities across North America hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Massachusetts officials expect the seven games played at Gillette Stadium — renamed Boston Stadium for the monthlong event — will bring as many two million soccer fans to the region.
From the nitty-gritty logistics of traveling to the stadium to how local Haitian and Brazilian communities are cheering on their teams, GBH News is following the people — and problems — involved with putting on the world’s biggest sports tournament.
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Early data shows strong economic impact from World Cup in Greater Boston
The economic benefits don't extend to everyone though. -
The World Cup transformed Greater Boston. Will it last?
“We’re not considered a fun place,” one frank East Bostonian said. -
Patriot Place turns into Little Casablanca for final World Cup game in Foxborough
Spirits were high among Moroccan fans as the Atlas Lions prepared for a rematch of the 2022 World Cup semifinals against France's Les Bleus. -
African teams are making World Cup history, 60 years after boycotting
In 1966, all of Africa’s national soccer teams boycotted the World Cup after FIFA refused to give the continent a guaranteed spot in the tournament. -
ICE detentions rise in Massachusetts amid World Cup festivities
Immigration case filings in Massachusetts federal court have grown in June and July. -
US blues: Hundreds gather in Boston to watch Belgium end America’s World Cup dreams
The wide selection of red, white and blue gear in the crowd outside Time Out Market made it feel like a second helping of Fourth of July. -
Cape Verdeans celebrate independence — and World Cup run — at Boston flag raising ceremony
Sunday marked 51 years since Cape Verde gained independence. -
Excitement builds for local Cabo Verdeans ahead of Argentina matchup
Cabo Verde is the smallest nation to reach the knockout stage of the World Cup. -
The World Cup Effect: Tune in to the live special on July 8
As North America connects and celebrates with fans from across the globe, is this World Cup changing how the United States is perceived on the world stage? And what, if anything, will last beyond the final whistle? -
Somerville German spot goes through highs, lows of World Cup as Paraguay pulls off stunner
Bronwyn in Somerville has become the go-to spot for German fare in Greater Boston.
