World Cup
With the mesmerizing event now in New England’s rearview mirror, it’s worth looking back one last time at some of the iconic imagery that emerged from a summer of soccer.
Erling Haaland screams in celebration as Norway fans erupt after a goal vs. Iraq. Hussein Hammouda/Boston.com
July 22, 2026 | 1:48 PM
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From the Scotland-Haiti on opening night through France-Morocco in the concluding quarterfinal, “Boston Stadium” (Gillette Stadium) played host to seven memorable World Cup games as part of the 2026 tournament.
Stars like Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, and Jude Bellingham all took the field in Foxborough, and (for the most part) absolutely delivered.
With the mesmerizing event now in New England’s rearview mirror, it’s worth looking back one last time at some of the iconic imagery that emerged from a summer of soccer.
Here’s a look at some of the best photos from Foxborough during the region’s World Cup journey:
Frantzdy Pierrot, who grew up in Melrose, prior to kickoff of Haiti-Scotland in Foxborough. – Hussein Hammouda/Boston.comScottish fans of the “Tartan Army” in Foxborough. – Hussein Hammouda/Boston.comJude Bellingham runs in the foreground with Harry Kane in the background during England’s 0-0 draw with Ghana. – Hussein Hammouda/Boston.comOusmane Dembélé curls one of his three goals in during France’s win over Norway. – Hussein Hammouda/Boston.comErling Haaland screams in celebration as Norway fans erupt after a goal vs. Iraq. – Hussein Hammouda/Boston.comMichael Olise during France’s win over Norway. – Hussein Hammouda/Boston.comFans got creative during the World Cup run in Foxborough. – Hussein Hammouda/Boston.comFlorian Wirtz maneuvers the ball for Germany during the game against Paraguay. – Hussein Hammouda/Boston.comScottish players and mascots are led out by Andrew Robertson. – Hussein Hammouda/Boston.comA fan stands next to FIFA signage at “Boston Stadium.” – Hussein Hammouda/Boston.comGhana fans make their voices heard during the 0-0 draw against England. – Hussein Hammouda/Boston.comEngland fans stand for “God Save the King” prior to the game against Ghana. – Hussein Hammouda/Boston.comAn England fan gets his face painted prior to the game against Ghana. – Hussein Hammouda/Boston.comJohn McGinn celebrates the goal that eventually gave Scotland a win over Haiti. – Hussein Hammouda/Boston.comA fan wearing a U.S. jersey stands up in the crowd. – Hussein Hammouda/Boston.comKylian Mbappe in full flow during France-Norway. – Hussein Hammouda/Boston.comScott McTominay during Scotland’s run of games in Foxborough. – Hussein Hammouda/Boston.comNorwegian defender Sondre Langås greets a fan at the Iraq-Norway World Cup matchup. – Hussein Hammouda/Boston.comSoccer was played all over the parking lots before and after games. – Hussein Hammouda/Boston.comFans wait for players at the tunnel. – Hussein Hammouda/Boston.com
Hayden Bird
Hayden Bird is a sports staff writer for Boston.com, where he has worked since 2016. He covers all things sports in New England.
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