Boston City Hall and the State House are squaring off over who gets to control one of downtown’s busiest blocks when the FIFA World Cup rolls into town. State transportation officials have told the city they plan to temporarily take over a stretch of Summer Street outside South Station on match days,

The Wu and Healey administrations are at odds about the state’s plans to shut down a city-owned portion of Summer Street to traffic during the seven FIFA World Cup matches that will coincide with watch parties in Boston,

Gillette Stadium looks different already, with 2026 FIFA World Cup matches coming to Foxboro, Massachusetts in June

Boston’s 2026 World Cup slate brings seven matches to “Boston Stadium” (Gillette Stadium), featuring England, France, Morocco and more — plus a Round of 32 game and a quarterfinal.

A 45-foot soccer ball with a $300,000 price tag will soon be inflated at the edge of Boston Harbor. Yes, you read that right. The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) plans to

Despite some recognizable problems — local organizers initially struggled to raise money, hotel bookings lagged, and certain ticket costs soared — the tournament won over some of its sharpest critics,

Officials described the festival as a central gathering place for fans, designed to showcase the region’s culture and creativity.