WC26
⚽ MATCH 18 • GROUP STAGE
🏳️
FIFA Playoff Winner 2
VS
🇳🇴
Norway
📅 June 16, 20266:00 PM ET🏟️ Gillette Stadium

📍 Boston - Key Locations

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65,878
Capacity
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Transit Rating
BOS
Airport
USA
Country

🏳️ FIFA Playoff Winner 2

Playoff Team - TBD

This team will be determined after the March 2026 playoffs.

🇳🇴 Norway

📊 Quick Stats

  • FIFA Ranking: #44
  • WC Appearances: 3
  • Best Finish: Round of 16 (1998)
  • Coach: Ståle Solbakken
  • Confederation: UEFA

⭐ Key Players

Erling Haaland
Forward
Manchester City
Martin Ødegaard
Midfielder
Arsenal
Alexander Sørloth
Forward
Atlético Madrid

🎉 Fan Culture

Norwegian support is passionate, often centered around their 'Drillos' tactical era. There is huge excitement and focus on the current generation led by Haaland and Ødegaard.

🎵 "Heia Norge! (Go Norway!)"

🎟️ Going to this match?

Get everything you need in one place - complete travel guide, transit tips, lodging recommendations, and more.

🚇 Getting to Gillette Stadium

LIMITED TRANSIT

Commuter Rail from South Station + event shuttle. 60-75 min from Boston.

⚠️ RIDESHARE

Uber/Lyft/DiDi

  • • Book early
  • • Expect surge pricing
  • • Allow extra time
🚗 DRIVING

Drive & Park

  • • Pre-book parking if possible
  • • Arrive 2+ hours early
  • • Expect delays leaving

💡 Pro Tips

• Arrive 2+ hours before kickoff
• Check weather - Pleasant June
• Have backup transportation plan
• Download transit apps in advance

🏨 Where to Stay in Boston

💎 LUXURY

Back Bay

$300-600

Historic brownstones

⭐ MID-RANGE

Seaport

$200-400

Modern waterfront

💰 BUDGET

Foxborough

$150-300

Near stadium

📍 All Lodging Areas

Back Bay
$300-600
Seaport
$200-400
Foxborough
$150-300

🔍 Search Available Lodging in Boston

🌤️ Weather & Safety

☀️ Weather

Pleasant June. Highs 24-27°C (75-80°F). Occasional humidity.

🛡️ Safety Tips

  • Stadium is 30 miles from Boston
  • Book Foxborough hotel for convenience
  • Commuter rail fills up fast

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📅 PHASE 2 / UPDATES

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FIFA Playoff Winner 2 vs Norway | Match 18 | Boston - World Cup 2026