The World Cup Comes To Boston
World Cup Experiences
Quaker Player Escort Experiences
From our community to the world stage
We are thrilled to be part of the FIFA World Cup 26™ Player Escort Program. Through the initiative, 22 of our Boston SCORES and East Boston FC players will step on to one of the greatest stages in sport on July 9th. They’ll walk onto the pitch alongside some of the biggest names in soccer, then stay for the match to experience the excitement of a World Cup Game firsthand.
This life-changing opportunity is part of a wider initiative supported by The Quaker Oats Company and Common Goal, connecting young people across the U.S. to the magic of the FIFA World Cup™.
Student Outing: Scotland vs. Haiti
Through our partnership with New Balance x Soccer.com, 17 of our poet-athletes will attend the Scotland vs. Haiti World Cup match at Boston Stadium on June 13. This experience gives students the opportunity to witness world-class soccer, celebrate the global game alongside fans from around the world, and be part of the excitement surrounding one of the sport’s biggest events. Thanks to New Balance, students will also recieve exclusive gear as part of the opportunity.
Live Viewings
The excitement doesn’t stop at the stadium! These events are open to the broader community and offer opportunities to watch matches, connect with Boston SCORES, and celebrate the FIFA World Cup 26™ together.
Join Boston SCORES and the Boston chapter of American Outlaws to cheer on the USMNT vs. Australia game at Faces Brewing Co.
Date: June 19, 2026
Time: 3pm
Location: Faces Brewing Co.
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Looking for more reasons to join in on the SCORES Cup fun? This year’s SCORES Cup will feature live viewings of the 12pm and 3pm World Cup games. Share in the excitement through our festival-style atmosphere, surrounded by soccer, food trucks, a beer garden, giveaways and more!
Date: June 21, 2026
Time: 12pm & 3pm
Location: Union Point Sports Complex, Weymouth
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Come by the Harrington World Cup Double Header Watch Party on June 26 to support Boston SCORES! The event will include drink specials, a DJ, and a raffle benefitting Boston SCORES! Enjoy drink specials, a DJ, and a raffle benefiting our programs.
Date: June 26, 2026
Time: 3pm & 8PM
Location: The Jeanine Johnston
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On July 9th, join Festival 26 for a watch party at Tall Ship in East Boston! Take in the World Cup quarterfinal from this iconic waterfront venue. Plus, stay through the end to hear the bracket reveal for the Festival 26 tournament taking place the next day!
Date: July 9, 2026
Time: 4pm
Location: The Tall Ship Boston
RSVP: Registration is required. Sign up here
Official World Cup Bar Partner
The Chemist
We are proud to announce The Chemist Cocktail Bar as our official World Cup bar partner. For the duration of the World Cup, order their Boston SCORES cocktail or mocktail to have a percent of proceeds donated to Boston SCORES. The Chemist will also be streaming World Cup matches throughout the tournament, making it the perfect place to gather with fellow fans and celebrate the game while supporting our programs.
Youth-Centered Activations
Panini Albums
Thanks to District Soccer, Boston SCORES students and community members are receiving a special World Cup gift: official Panini FIFA World Cup™ collectible albums. The giveaway is already in progress at our World Cup events and across our programs, giving every student the chance to join a global tradition that brings fans together during the tournament
Sanofi Mural
Our enrichment space is getting a World Cup makeover! Combining elements honoring the World Cup and Boston’s 250th anniversary, a custom mural is going up in our Boston SCORES classrooms! This artwork, graciously donated by Sanofi, celebrates soccer, community, and our city’s historic moment on the world stage.
New Balance Clinics
As part of our World Cup programming, Boston SCORES students will participate in a series of special clinics and events hosted in partnership with New Balance and Soccer.com. On June 11 and 12th, 100 students will have the opportunity to take part in an exciting skills clinic at SCORES Field, featuring interactive skills challenges, a merch truck, and New Balance gift bags for each student. At the clinics, students will also train with and learn from 20 players from viral soccer influencer group, Drip FC.
Then, over the weekend, female poet-athletes will have the opportunity to join a unique Poetry & Play session that combines creative expression with soccer, while students selected for the Scotland vs. Haiti World Cup match will come together for a dedicated 5v5 tournament at The TRACK.
Student-Made Zines
As part of their enrichment programming, Boston SCORES elementary school students created original zines inspired by countries participating in the FIFA World Cup 26™. They had the opportunity to choose their home countries, countries representing their community, or countries they are rooting for in the World Cup! Through research, writing, and design, students explored different cultures and traditions while connecting their learning to the world’s biggest sporting event. They proudly showcased their completed zines during their end-of-season celebration, sharing their work with families, coaches, and community members.