BOSTON

The host venue is Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, 35 km southwest of downtown Boston; for the tournament it is neutralised as Boston Stadium. The city hosts seven matches, including one quarterfinal. Boston itself anchors a Greater Boston metro of about 4.9 million and is the oldest major city in the United States. The stadium is owned by the Kraft Group and is home to the New England Patriots (NFL, six Brady-era Super Bowl titles) and the New England Revolution (MLS). Foxborough previously staged 1994 World Cup matches at the older Foxboro Stadium. The main airport is Logan International (BOS). June weather is mild at 20-25 °C, without extreme heat.