Boston
US 2026 World Cup host city; among 12 that missed HRW's human rights plan deadline.
Last refreshed: 11 May 2026
Why hasn't Boston published a human rights plan 31 days before the World Cup?
Timeline for Boston
Mentioned in: Twelve host cities silent at the HRW deadline
2026 FIFA World Cup- Which stadium will host World Cup matches in Boston?
- World Cup matches in the Boston area will be played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, home of the New England Patriots.
- Why is Boston missing from the World Cup human rights plans list?
- By HRW's 11 May 2026 deadline, Boston was one of 12 host city committees that had published no Human Rights Action Plan. Only Atlanta, Dallas, Houston and Vancouver had published plans.Source: Human Rights Watch
- Where is the World Cup stadium in Boston?
- Boston's World Cup matches are at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts — home of the New England Patriots NFL team and New England Revolution MLS team.
- Has Boston published a World Cup human rights plan?
- No. Boston was among 12 of 16 host city committees that had not published a Human Rights Action Plan by HRW's 11 May 2026 deadline.Source: Lowdown
- How far is Gillette Stadium from Boston?
- Gillette Stadium is in Foxborough, approximately 40 km (25 miles) south of Boston, accessible by highway and dedicated game-day rail service from South Station.
Background
Boston is one of the 16 host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with matches to be played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. By the Human Rights Watch self-imposed deadline of 11 May 2026, Boston was among the 12 host city committees that had published no Human Rights Action Plan.
Boston is the capital of Massachusetts and one of the oldest cities in the United States. It is a major hub for higher education, healthcare and financial services. The city's football (soccer) culture has grown significantly with the success of New England Revolution and increased USMNT following.