Ahead of this year's tournament, France set up shop in Waltham, using Bentley University as their World Cup base camp. The team takes the pitch Tuesday against Senegal, and will play their final group round match against Norway on June 26 in Foxborough. Here's a look inside their practice.

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The Sesuit Creek salt marsh restoration project in Dennis has spanned nearly two decades and is now in a race against time, as sea-level rise driven by climate change threatens to wipe it out. Workers and volunteers are planting 90,000 plugs of salt marsh grass to jump start the wetland’s recovery.

After 40 years away from the World Cup, Iraqi fans made their voices heard on the Boston Common Monday. When Iraq faces Norway at Boston Stadium Tuesday, it will be the team’s first World Cup appearance since 1986. Fans were out in full force on Boston Common on the eve of the match. Mohammed Al-Falahi, an Iraqi journalist living in the U.S. and covering the team, said he believes it’s a great opportunity to show the world how much we all have in common. “They play, they dance. That’s the Iraqi people, not what we saw on TV,” Al-Falahi said. “You think Iraqi just love life in war? Iraqi people love soccer.” While every fan will acknowledge the challenges the world faces, they also look to the World Cup as a reminder of what it means to come together. “You can forget about the politics. You can forget about all the trauma that’s happening back home,” one woman said. More on the World Cup

At Biddy Mulligans, patrons are celebrating two victories: Scotland’s win over Haiti in the early morning hours on Saturday, and Ivory Coast’s defeat of Ecuador on Sunday.

In Boston, Haiti returns to the World Cup for the first time in half a century.

Fresh off Scotland capping its first World Cup appearance in 28 years with a historic victory, the Tartan Army marched to Fenway Park and joined Red Sox Nation on Sunday night.

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The face off was the first time either team had played in the men's World Cup in decades, a rare chance for the squads to make a mark on their nation's soccer histories.

Cape Verde stunned Spain in the World Cup on Monday, earning a draw against a tournament favorite in the teams’ opening match. Spain is ranked No. 2 in the world, while Cabo Verde is No. 67, and making its debut in the World Cup. Spain pressured Cape Verde all game — shot attempts were 27 to 6 in favor of the reigning European champions. But goalkeeper Vozinha stopped all seven shots that made it on goal. Cape Verdeans had gathered at Boston Logan International Airport two weeks ago to welcome the Blue Sharks to the United States for the tournament. The team isn’t playing in Boston, but the city and surrounding area has a large Cape Verdean population. The African island nation topped its qualifying group to become the second-smallest country, by population, to make it to a World Cup. Only Iceland, which played in the 2018 tournament, is smaller. “It’s a significant moment for our country,” said Ed Lopes, who was at the airport. &#8220

Monday brings a much more comfortable feel across southern New England as skies clear through the morning. Sunshine returns, low humidity and afternoon temperatures settle into the upper 70s and lower 80s, right around or just a touch above the normal high of 76 degrees. It will be a great day to get outside. The pleasant stretch continues Tuesday with seasonable temperatures, low humidity, and plenty of sunshine. The forecast stays quiet through the middle of the week before becoming a bit more active late week. Wednesday should remain mostly dry with temperatures climbing into the low 80s. Scattered shower chances return on Thursday. Periods of rain and a few rumbles of thunder will be possible Thursday. Temperatures through the week and weekend stay mild, compared to the stretch of 90s we saw last week, with highs in the upper 70s and low 80s for the long haul.

The streets of Boston were flooded with kilts and bagpipes Sunday as Scotland’s “Tartan Army” marched to Fenway Park — a victory lap after the team won its first World Cup game at Boston Stadium the night before. Thousands of Scottish supporters made their way from Evans Way Park to Fenway for the Red Sox game, taking over Lansdowne Street to celebrate their 1-0 victory over Haiti. Scotland’s “Tartan Army” marches to Fenway Park on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Scotland’s “Tartan Army” marches to Fenway Park on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Though some fans did skip the march, opting to head straight to the bar instead. “I’m wearing my what we call our falling down kilt, this is our drinking kilt, OK? This is so we get buried and don’t have to worry about it,” John Dunne said. Fans used a different mode of transportation to get to the World Cup game in Foxborough on Saturday. The MBTA is offering 2

Sunday will be another warm summerlike day across southern New England, with afternoon temperatures climbing into the upper 80s and lower 90s. That’s well above the normal high of 75 degrees, although lower humidity levels keep the heat from feeling sweltering. Most of the daylight hours stay dry with a mix of sunshine and passing clouds, making for a great beach, lake, or backyard day. By evening, however, scattered showers and thunderstorms move across New England. The strongest storms will be in western Massachusetts and Connecticut, where damaging wind gusts are the main concern, but an isolated storm along the southern New England coast, Cape and Islands cannot be ruled out. By Monday, less hot air settles back into New England. Temperatures return closer to where they should be for mid-June but still slightly above normal, with highs mainly in the upper 70s to low 80s and comfortable humidity levels sticking around through Tuesday.

People in Boston and across entire region is enjoying the World Cup fever. Here are some photos from the tournament's opening weekend:

After months of hype, infighting, sticker shock and genuine cuteness, it's time to play soccer (excuse us, football). We're live blogging Saturday evening as Boston hosts its first World Cup match since 1994.

The Massachusetts portion of FIFA's Men's World Cup action kicks off Saturday night when Scotland takes on Haiti. BBC Scotland's Amy Irons and Steven Mill discuss the fans who are obsessed with the Scottish team and to offer their take on Boston's hospitality.

The U.S. has opened its first home World Cup in 32 years with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay. Folarin Balogun scored twice in the Americans’ historic three-goal first half.

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What to KnowHaiti and Scotland are playing at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Saturday at 9 p.m. It’s the first World Cup game for both nations in years — Scotland last played in the 1998 tournament and Haiti in the 1974 tournament.Before the match, a Haitian fan parade is being held in Back Bay, with Mayor Michelle Wu among the participants. Watch on this page.The Boston area has a large Haitian population.Meanwhile, Scottish fans, known as the Tartan Army, have set up camp in Boston and made their presence felt through kilts and bagpipe playing. It’s finally game day in Boston as the city hosts its first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Haiti vs. Scotland. Both sets of fans have been making their presence felt throughout Boston ahead of the game, being played in Foxborough at 9 p.m. Follow along here for updates on fans’ celebrations, getting to Boston Stadium, lots on the game and much more.

For only the third time since the start of March, the weekend is rain-free. If you count the overnight on Sunday, however, we will technically not be, thanks to leftover storms and rain that move in late. For purely planning purposes, we’re good to go for any outdoor events both days — including if you’re heading to our first local World Cup match at Boston Stadium, or any watch parties, on Saturday. The dew points have dropped, so the heavy, hanging air has lifted. We’re still seeing hot temperatures, with highs both today and tomorrow reaching the low 90s. This is an ideal beach weekend, too. Tides are high early in the day (lots of beach in the afternoon), and winds will mostly be coming from land. Speaking of wind, the gusts get a little strong on Sunday afternoon ahead of a vigorous weather system pushing through Sunday night. There’s some hope that we get some decent rain from this system. Guidance shows up to half an i

While dozens of events are popping up around the Massachusetts, Chelsea is hosting the only public Spanish-language watch parties in the state. Organizers think the 39-day-long "Fiesta Fútbol" is an opportunity to turn the page on a difficult period for the largely working class, immigrant city.

What to KnowThe U.S. men’s national team is opening World Cup action against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.The U.S. is hosting the World Cup for the first time since 1994, this time sharing hosting duties with Canada and Mexico.Mauricio Pochettino’s side is the top-ranked team in Group D. The USMNT sits at No. 17 in FIFA’s rankings, followed by Turkey (No. 23), Australia (No. 27) and Paraguay (No. 40).The Americans will play their second group stage game against Australia in Seattle on Friday, June 19, and return to LA for their final group stage contest against Turkey on Thursday, June 25. The U.S. men’s national team will face Paraguay in its 2026 World Cup opener from Los Angeles Stadium. Follow along for live updates.