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BOSTON

2026 World Cup Fan Embassy information guide

NEIGHBORHOODS
SOCCER-FRIENDLY BARS
WHERE TO EAT
LOCAL SUPPORTERS

BOSTON

NEIGHBOORHOODS

North End

  • Boston’s Italian core. Tight streets, old-school feel, and some of the best food in the city. Come hungry, grab pasta or pizza, and don’t leave without hitting a cannoli spot.

Fenway

  • Built around Fenway Park, but there’s more than just baseball. You’ve got bars, live energy on game days, and easy access to major museums nearby.

Back Bay

  • Classic Boston. Brownstones, wide streets, and a mix of shopping, restaurants, and landmarks. Walk Newbury Street, hit Copley Square, the Boston Public Library, and take in the architecture.

Chinatown

  • Small but packed with great food. Solid spot for quick, affordable meals—especially if you’re looking for something late or between plans.

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BOSTON

SOCCER-FRIENDLY BARS

The Banshee (934 Dorchester Ave, Boston)

  • Traditional Irish pub - Nearest public transit: JFK/Umass, Red Line

The Dubliner (2 Center Plaza, Boston)

  • European-style bar - Nearest public transit: Government Center, Green/Blue Line

Parlor Sports (1 Beacon St, Somerville)

  • Hole-in-the-wall sports bar - Nearest public transit: buses from Red Line (connections to Central, Harvard, Porter Square)

The Phoenix Landing (512 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge)

  • Sports pub popular with Liverpool fans - Nearest public transit: Central, Red Line

Roundhead Brewing Co (1 Westinghouse Plaza, Hyde Park)

  • Local Brewery with projector and audio, playing select matches. Nearest Public transit: Readville, Commuter Rail

The Haven (284 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain)

  • Scottish Bar that is throwing events for the cup matches. Nearest public transit: Stony Brook, Orange Line

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Photo of The Banshee, courtesy of Time Out

BOSTON

WHERE TO EAT

Mike’s Pastry (300 Hanover St, Boston) 

Modern Pastry (257 Hanover St, Boston)

Bova’s Bakery (134 Salem St, Boston)

  • The North End cannoli rivalry is real. Try all three, pick your side, and defend it.

Legal Sea Foods (255 State St, Boston) (multiple locations)

  • Classic Boston seafood. If you’re doing it once, this is a safe bet.

Boston Cream Pie (Omni Parker House) (60 School St, Boston)

  • This is where it was invented—if you’re going to try it, do it here.

Dunkin’ (Everywhere)

  • It’s not about quality—it’s about culture. Grab an iced coffee like Ben Affleck and move on.

 

 

Photo Courtesy of Bova's Bakery

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BOSTON

LOCAL SUPPORTERS

Find and follow the local supporters on Instagram!

 

Supports New England Revolution (MLS):

 

Supports Boston Legacy FC (NWSL):

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the United States, with historic landmarks woven directly into its New England roots. The city is compact, walkable, and designed by people fleeing the British in a hurry. Boston is also home to elite universities (you’ll hear graduates be coy and say they “went to college in Boston”), immigrant neighborhoods, waterfront districts, and a deeply loyal and opinionated sports culture. The World Cup stadium is not actually in Boston itself, but rather in nearby Foxborough, about 35km southwest of the city.

Know before you go:

  • Bostonians have a reputation for being “nice, but not kind”—meaning they might give you a hard time, but they’ll still help you out. They’ll help jump-start your car in the pouring rain, but constantly mock you for not having your own cables. Expect a little attitude, a quick comment, and then a hand when you need it.

  • Bostonians swear more than most people; just don’t bring up New York.

  • The stadium in Foxborough is not easily accessible by public transportation. There may be limited commuter rail service on matchdays, but most fans should plan to use rideshare, taxis, or other personal transportation—often connecting from nearby stations like Walpole.

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