Tailgating to be allowed at Boston World Cup matches as FIFA changes stance
Summary
FIFA has changed its decision and will now allow tailgating at World Cup games held at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Tailgating is a popular pre-game gathering where fans eat and socialize around their parked cars before the game starts.Key Facts
- FIFA initially banned tailgating at all 104 World Cup matches in the 2026 tournament.
- The United States is cohosting the 2026 World Cup with Canada and Mexico.
- Gillette Stadium will host seven World Cup games, including group-stage, round-of-32, and a quarterfinal match.
- Tailgating is allowed at Gillette Stadium because local rules do not prohibit it for events there.
- Tailgating is a tradition where fans meet outside stadiums to eat, drink, and socialize before games.
- Parking for World Cup games at Gillette Stadium will be limited to about 5,000 spots, down from 20,000 for football games.
- Transportation options include an $80 round-trip train ticket and a $95 round-trip express bus from Boston to Foxborough.
- Other U.S. World Cup stadiums include SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, and several others across the country.
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