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Today — 23 June 2026Channel-Sport

‘Everybody believes’: Brockton relishing Cape Verde Cinderella story in World Cup

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23 June 2026 at 06:47

The streets of Brockton were jumping Sunday night after Cape Verde’s Cinderella story in their first ever World Cup continued.

The island nation off West Africa drew their second match against Uruguay Sunday night. They are now sitting in the middle of their group with 2 draws thus far.

Videos and pictures show hundreds in Brockton with Cape Verdean heritage flooding the city streets following the historic result Sunday.

“Everybody believe in Cape Verde right now,” said one fan Monday.

Another added, “Just happiness, everybody is just so happy.”

Cape Verde’s Kevin Pina scored the nation’s first ever World Cup goal Sunday against Uruguay. Pina lived in Brockton but was recruited back to play for his home nation as a teenager.

A Brockton resident explained, “We’re all like a community. So, we’re all friends, but he did really good.”

At the Cape Verdean Association of Brockton, executive director Tatiana Moniz called this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for her community.

“They do call us the eleventh island in Brockton, so that’s what we are,” she said. “If you go back home that’s what it is as well -- partying, having fun, being together, family, about your neighbors, your friends, etc. It takes a village.”

Ludymila Lobo Vieira, a Cape Verdean employee at the association, added, “It makes me emotional! It gives me bumps.”

Cape Verde will face Saudi Arabia in their final group stage match for a chance to guarantee a spot in the knockout rounds.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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England fans take over West End bar ahead of Tuesday’s match in Foxborough

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23 June 2026 at 06:38

The bagpipes and kilts may be gone, but the trumpets and drums are out in full force as England fans make their way into Boston for the World Cup match in Foxboro.

Monday night, England fans rented out all four floors of The Greatest Bar in the West End to get the party going ahead of Tuesday.

“Pandemonium, insane, and awesome all at the same time,” Daniel Crowley, general manager of The Greatest Bar, said.

Crowley said he anticipated about 400 people filling the bar Monday night. He said the chaos has been constant since the start of the World Cup, bringing an influx of business he’s never seen before.

“Never in my life, never, not even Stanley Cup runs, not even when the Celtics are in the finals, this is the craziest we’ve ever had,” Crolwey said.

England fans said they’re enjoying the experience, too.

“Really cool vibe, can’t help with the weather but it’s just like being at home really,” Matt Hart, a fan from England, said.

“Everyone’s been great so far, we had a lobster roll earlier, Luke’s Lobsters, was it? Yeah, pretty good,” Vincent Nash, another fan from England, said.

But the fans have been surprised by at least one aspect of the trip to the United States so far. “The beer prices... it’s fairly expensive but we know what we’re gonna let ourselves in for for the World Cup, we just like to party,” Shaun Bayliss, an England fan, said.

But can they live up to the reputation Scotland fans leave behind?

“Everybody saw what Scotland did, so that’ll be pretty tough to top,” Crowley said.

“Scotland drinks more... England drinks, but not as much as Scotland does,” Marilyn Israel, a manager at the Greatest Bar, said.

“Scotland thinks they started the party, we’ll finish the party,” Bayliss said

But the English said their rivalry is all in good fun.

It’s all like a sibling rivalry with the Scots and the English, it’s all good-natured banter," Hart said.

“At the end of the day, they’re going home next week, aren’t they,” Paul Bayliss a fan from England, said.

Many of them said they’re already counting on a win on Tuesday and making it all the way to the finals.

“One World Cup, one England, and we’re taking it home, it’s coming home!” Shaun Bayliss said.

England’s match against Ghana on Tuesday starts at 4 p.m. At Boston Stadium.

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Bruins legend Patrice Bergeron to be enshrined in Hockey Hall of Fame

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23 June 2026 at 00:11

The preeminent two-way center of his day and a Boston great will soon take his place in the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Patrice Bergeron was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday and will be enshrined this November.

The Call to the Hall. pic.twitter.com/TLMZNSBEXH

— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) June 22, 2026

Bergeron, who was selected 45th overall in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, debuted with the Bruins on Oct. 8, 2003, and went on to spend his entire 19-season career in Boston before retiring in July 2023.

Bergeron won the Stanley Cup with the Bruins in 2011 and appeared in two additional Stanley Cup Finals in 2013 and 2019. The L’Ancienne-Lorette, Quebec, native ranks third in franchise history in games played, goals, and points, and fourth in assists. He also ranks third in game-winning goals, fifth in power play goals and multi-assist games, and third in overtime points.

Bergeron, who leads Boston skaters with 15,182 faceoff wins, notably won the Selke Trophy a record six times, an award given annually to the forward who demonstrates the most skill in the defensive component of the game.

Bergeron appeared in 1,294 career games, recording 427 goals and 613 assists for 1,040 points, becoming the fourth player to record 1,000 points for Boston.

The Bruins announced last week that they would be retiring Bergeron’s No. 37 at some point this upcoming season.

He will be the 14th Bruin to have his number hang in the rafters.

Bergeron will be joined in the 2026 Hall of Fame class by Melrose native Keith Tkachuk, Carey Price, Pekka Rinne, Cindy Curley, and Brian Burke.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 26: Patrice Bergeron #37 of the Boston Bruins looks on against the Florida Panthers during the first period in Game Five of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden on April 26, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)BOSTON, MA - JUNE 13: Patrice Bergeron #37 of the Boston Bruins talks with David Krejci #46 during Game Six of the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Final at TD Garden on June 13, 2011 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 07: Goaltender Linus Ullmark #35 of the Boston Bruins hugs teammate Patrice Bergeron #37 after the Bruins defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-1 at the TD Garden on November 07, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 30: Patrice Bergeron #37 of the Boston Bruins hugs Brad Marchand #63 before exiting the ice after Florida Panthers defeat the Bruins 4-3 in overtime of Game Seven of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden on April 30, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MARCH 25: Patrice Bergeron #37 of the Boston Bruins celebrates his first period goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning at the TD Garden on March 25, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Steve Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images)SUNRISE, FL - JANUARY 28: Aaron Ekblad #5 of the Florida Panthers defends against Patrice Bergeron #37 of the Boston Bruins in front of the net during second period action at the FLA Live Arena on January 28, 2023 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 25: David Pastrnak #88 of the Boston Bruins celebrates with Hampus Lindholm #27 and Patrice Bergeron #37 after scoring a goal against the Dallas Stars during the first period at TD Garden on October 25, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)VANCOUVER, BC - JUNE 15: Patrice Bergeron #37 of the Boston Bruins celebrates winning the Stanley Cup after defeating the Vancouver Canucks in Game Seven of the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Arena on June 15, 2011 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The Boston Bruins defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4 to 0. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 07: Patrice Bergeron #37 of the Boston Bruins celebrates with Brad Marchand #63 and Jake DeBrusk #74 after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues during the third period at the TD Garden on November 07, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 28: Patrice Bergeron #37 of the Boston Bruins celebrates after scoring a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period at TD Garden on January 28, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Bruins defeat the Penguins 4-1. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)BUFFALO, NY - NOVEMBER 12: Patrice Bergeron #37 of the Boston Bruins celebrates a power play goal during the second period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on November 12, 2022 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Kevin Hoffman/Getty Images)BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 07: Goaltender Linus Ullmark #35 of the Boston Bruins hugs teammate Patrice Bergeron #37 after the Bruins defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-1 at the TD Garden on November 07, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) is congratulated by Jake DeBrusk (74) after his goal against the Buffalo Sabres during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)Boston Bruins players celebrate a goal by teammate Patrice Bergeron (37) against the Montreal Canadiens during first-period NHL hockey game action in Montreal, Sunday, April 24, 2022. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron skates during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Thursday, April 21, 2022. The Penguins won 4-0.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)Boston Bruins' Patrice Bergeron, right, scores against Columbus Blue Jackets' Elvis Merzlikins, left, as Taylor Hall fights for the rebound during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)Boston Bruins' Patrice Bergeron and New York Islanders' Brock Nelson go for a loose puck in the second period of Game 2 during an NHL hockey second-round playoff series, Monday, May 31, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88), defenseman Charlie McAvoy (73), and center Brad Marchand (63) gather to celebrate a goal by center Patrice Bergeron, right, in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Thursday, May 6, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) embraces teammate Tuukka Rask (40) after an NHL hockey game, Monday, May 3, 2021, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)Boston Bruins' Patrice Bergeron, right, scores a goal past Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart (79) as Ivan Provorov (9) and Sean Couturier (14) defend during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) slides on the ice behind New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, in Uniondale, N.Y. The Islanders won 4-2. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)Boston Bruins' Patrice Bergeron celebrates the overtime goal by Bruins' Brad Marchand (not shown) against New York Rangers' Alexandar Georgiev in an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, in New York.Boston Bruins' Patrice Bergeron scores the game-winning goal past Philadelphia Flyers' Carter Hart during overtime in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021.COLUMBUS, OH - MAY 2: Patrice Bergeron #37 of the Boston Bruins is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a power play goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on May 2, 2019 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)BOSTON, MA - MAY 13: Patrice Bergeron #37, Tyler Seguin #19, and Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins celebrate following Bergeron's game-winning overtime goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on May 13, 2013 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)Boston Bruins' Patrice Bergeron is congratulated at the bench after scoring against the Arizona Coyotes during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 16: Patrice Bergeron #37 of the Boston Bruins defends Kris Letang #58 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period at TD Garden on January 16, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)Boston Bruins' Patrice Bergeron (37) celebrates with teammates after scoring the winning goal during the overtime period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)<p>Patrice Bergeron poses with Pete <span class=Frates. (Courtesy: Boston Bruins)" height="765" width="1361"/>FOX 25's Brendan Fitzgerald talks with Boston Bruins Patrice Bergeron<p> Boston Bruins' Patrice Bergeron takes a face off against Ottawa Senators' Brady Tkachuk during first period NHL hockey action in Ottawa, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP) </p><p> Boston Bruins' Patrice Bergeron (37) and Brad Marchand (63) chase a deflection off Minnesota Wild goalie Alex Stalock (32) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) </p><p> Boston Bruins' Torey Krug (47) celebrates his game-winning goal with Patrice Bergeron (37) and Brad Marchand (63) in overtime during an NHL hockey game in Boston, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) </p><p> Ottawa Senators' Anthony Duclair skates the puck as Boston Bruins' Patrice Bergeron puts pressure on during second period NHL hockey action in Ottawa, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP) </p><p>BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS <span class=- NOVEMBER 04: Teddy Blueger #53 of the Pittsburgh Penguins battles for the puck with Matt Grzelcyk #48 and Patrice Bergeron #37 of the Boston Bruins during the second period. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images)" height="576" width="1024"/><p>BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 19: Patrice Bergeron #37 of the Boston Bruins skates against Brandon Sutter #20 of the Vancouver Canucks during the first period at TD Garden on October 19, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)</p><p>Patrice Bergeron with four goal night</p><p>PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 07: Evgeni Malkin #71 of the Pittsburgh Penguins gets caught on Patrice Bergeron's #37 back of the Boston Bruins at PPG PAINTS Arena on January 7, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Matt Kincaid/Getty Images)</p><p>NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 07: Patrice Bergeron #37 of the Boston Bruins chases the puck in the first period against the New York Rangers during their game at Madison Square Garden on February 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)</p><p> Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) pats Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) after Game 5 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series Sunday, May 6, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) </p><p> Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) tries to stuff the puck past Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) during the third period of Game 5 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series Sunday, May 6, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) </p>New York Islanders' John Tavares (91) and Boston Bruins' Patrice Bergeron (37) battle for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)OTTAWA, ON - APRIL 21: Zdeno Chara #33 of the Boston Bruins celebrates their overtime win against the Ottawa Senators with teammates Patrice Bergeron #37, Joe Morrow #45, Anton Khudobin #35 and Drew Stafford #19 in Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canadian Tire Centre on April 21, 2017 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***<p> Boston Bruins' Patrice Bergeron is congratulated at the bench after scoring against the Ottawa Senators during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson) </p><p> Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak celebrates his third goal of an NHL hockey game with teammates Patrice Bergeron (37) and Brad Marchand as Detroit Red Wings defenseman Nick Jensen (3) skates by during the third period Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm) </p><p> A cap falls past Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) as he celebrates his third goal of an NHL hockey game with teammates Brad Marchand, center, and Patrice Bergeron (37) during the third period against the Detroit Red Wings, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm) </p><p> Ottawa Senators goaltender Craig Anderson makes a save on Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, in Ottawa, Ontario. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP) </p><p> Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) celebrates a goal with teammates Brad Marchand (63) and Patrice Bergeron (37) while taking on the Ottawa Senators during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, in Ottawa, Ontario. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP) </p><p> Boston Bruins' Patrice Bergeron is congratulated by teammates on the bench after scoring against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson) </p><p> Vegas Golden Knights' Jonathan Marchessault (81) sends the puck along the boards in front of Boston Bruins' Patrice Bergeron (37) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) </p><p>BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 22: Patrice Bergeron #37 of the Boston Bruins celebrates his goal against the Nashville Predators at the TD Garden on December 22, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Steve Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images)</p><p> Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel, center, battles for the puck against Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) and defenseman Kevan Miller (86) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y., Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus) </p><p> Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37), center, celebrates with teammates after scoring his goal in the second period of the NHL Winter Classic hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Notre Dame Stadium, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) </p><p> Boston Bruins left wing Jake DeBrusk (74) smiles as he is congratulated by teammates after deflecting a shot by Patrice Bergeron off his chest for a goal, beating Minnesota Wild goaltender Alex Stalock, right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. DeBrusk was credited with the goal. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) </p><p> Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) is congratulated by teammates after his goal against the Minnesota Wild during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) </p><p> Super Bowl MVP and New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman, center, spikes the puck during the ceremonial face-off between Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) and New York Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27) prior to the first period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) </p><p> Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron, center, is congratulated by teammate Brad Marchand, left, after his goal during second period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019. At right skating past is New York Islanders defenseman Nick Leddy (2). (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) </p><p> Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) skates against New York Rangers defenseman Brendan Smith (42) in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) </p><p> Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) celebrates after scoring a goal in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) </p><p>Boston Bruins' Brad Marchand, center, celebrates after scoring the winning goal in overtime with teammates Patrice Bergeron (37), Charlie McAvoy (73) and Joakim Nordstrom (20) against the Avalanche, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)</p><p> Boston Bruins' Patrice Bergeron, second from right, stands with teammates from left, Tuukka Rask, David Backes, David Krejci, Zdeno Chara and Brad Marchand during a ceremony honoring Bergeron for playing in his 1,000 career game before an NHL hockey game between the Boston Bruins and the Los Angeles Kings, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson) </p><p> Boston Bruins' Patrice Bergeron (37) battles Chicago Blackhawks' Connor Murphy (5) for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) </p>Teammates pile off the bench as Boston Bruins' Patrice Bergeron, left, celebrates his game-winning goal with Brad Marchand in their 5-4 overtime win over the Los Angeles Kings in an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)<p> Boston Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron, left, shoots the puck against Columbus Blue Jackets forward Artemi Panarin, of Russia, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Bergeron scored on the play. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon) </p><p> Boston Bruins' Patrice Bergeron is tripped up by Los Angeles Kings' Ilya Kovalchuk as he moves in on goaltender Jonathan Quick during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson) </p><p> Boston Bruins' Patrice Bergeron, foreground, scores on Columbus Blue Jackets' Joonas Korpisalo (70) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Saturday, March 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) </p><p> Boston Bruins' Patrice Bergeron celebrates his goal during the first period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Boston, Saturday, March 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) </p><p>BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MARCH 07: Patrice Bergeron celebrates with John Moore #27 and Charlie McAvoy #73 after scoring a goal against the Panthers during the third period at TD Garden on March 07, 2019.(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)</p><p>Teammates Brad Marchand #63, Patrice Bergeron #37 and Zdeno Chara #33 of the Boston Bruins chat during a stoppage in play. (Photo by Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)</p><p> New Jersey Devils goaltender Cory Schneider tries to stop a scoring shot by Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) </p><p> Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) flips the puck past Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 25, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) </p>Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) beats Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen for a goal during the first period of an Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Boston. At left is Maple Leafs defenseman Ron Hainsey. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)<p> Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) controls the puck as Detroit Red Wings right wing Anthony Mantha (39) chases during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) </p><p>Patrice Bergeron #37 of the Boston Bruins skates with the puck against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden.</p>

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Yesterday — 22 June 2026Channel-Sport

2026 World Cup today: Watch superstars Messi, Mbappé, Haaland play in matches on Boston 25

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22 June 2026 at 18:16

The defending World Cup champions are back in action on Monday, looking to secure a spot in the 2026 tournament’s knockout rounds during another packed day of matches being broadcast on Boston 25 News.

Argentina and Lionel Messi take the spotlight as they face Austria at 1 p.m., with a chance to lock up a place in the Round of 32.

Germany to play at Boston Stadium in Round of 32 in the World Cup

Coverage begins at noon with FIFA World Cup Live on Boston 25, followed by World Cup Today leading into the afternoon slate.

Later in the day, France and Kylian Mbappé take on Iraq at 5 p.m., before Norway and Erling Haaland square off with Senegal to close out the action with an 8 p.m. kickoff.

The fourth World Cup match at Boston Stadium in Foxborough is Tuesday at 4 p.m., when England takes on Ghana.

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Germany to play at Boston Stadium in Round of 32 in the World Cup

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21 June 2026 at 22:29

Team Germany has secured their top spot in group E and a trip to Foxborough after they beat Ivory Coast 2-1 yesterday, and Ecuador ended the match with a tie against Curaçao 0-0.

The Round of 32 match will take place happen on Monday, June 29 at 4:30 p.m.

Germany will play a third-place team from Group A, B, C, D or F.

A draw or close loss against Brazil could bring Scotland back to Boston Stadium.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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Scotland vs. Morocco (live updates): Boston Stadium hosts 3rd World Cup match today

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19 June 2026 at 23:00

Morocco has been an ascending soccer power, particularly after a run to the semifinals in the 2022 World Cup. The team has improved so much that its 1-1 draw against powerhouse Brazil in its 2026 World Cup opener was a slight disappointment.

What you need to know: Scotland and Morocco vie for control of Group C at Boston Stadium

“We didn’t come to the U.S. to just play against Brazil,” Morocco midfielder Azzedine Ounahi said. “We came in to go even farther than we did in Qatar in 2022.”

Scotland has put itself in a good position to advance to the knockout round for the first time after a 1-0 win over Haiti in its opener, but Morocco should be a considerably tougher opponent.

“Against difficult opponents, we have to be very good,” Scotland coach Steve Clarke said. “We’re a little more comfortable as underdogs. ... Sometimes Scotland prefers it that way.”

Scotland vs. Morocco marks the third game to be played at Boston Stadium in Foxborough since Saturday. The game airs on Boston 25 News/Fox at 6 p.m. Before that, fans can watch Team USA take on Australia at 3 p.m.

Follow below for live updates leading up to, during, and after the match:

2:50 p.m.

Team USA will be without star Christian Pulisic, as it battles Australia with a trip to the knockout round on the line. Watch the game live on Boston 25 at 3 p.m., followed by Scotland vs. Morocco at Boston Stadium at 6 p.m.

2 p.m.

Boston 25 Sports director Butch Stearns and Boston 25 Soccer Analyst Julian Cardillo react to Team USA’s Christian Pulisic news and look ahead to Scotland vs. Morocco at Boston Stadium tonight.

12:50 p.m.

The first match-day Commuter Rail train carrying thousands of fans has arrived at Boston Stadium.

First train arrived at Foxboro !!! pic.twitter.com/0qzIi5Rt9o

— MBTA Transit Police (@MBTATransitPD) June 19, 2026

11:50 a.m.

The Tartan Army has been unleashed and is heading to Foxborough.

Scotland !!! pic.twitter.com/PAmqehWaGw

— MBTA Transit Police (@MBTATransitPD) June 19, 2026

11:30 a.m.

Massachusetts State Police share some match-day reminders for fans.

⚽ Match Day reminder: Celebrate proudly, but leave fireworks, flares, smoke devices, and pyrotechnics at home.
🚫 Fireworks are illegal in Massachusetts and are not allowed at World Cup matches, fan events, celebrations, transportation areas, or public spaces.#MatchReadyMApic.twitter.com/zVV3HFp0Hd

— Massachusetts State Police (@MassStatePolice) June 19, 2026

11:15 a.m.

Scotland and Morocco fans are lined up outside South Station, waiting for MBTA Commuter Rail trains to start rolling to Foxborough Station.

Pre boarding South Station pic.twitter.com/UaATzPgquD

— MBTA Transit Police (@MBTATransitPD) June 19, 2026

11 a.m.

MassDOT announces that the HOV lane on the Southeast Expressway will open at 1 p.m. to accommodate World Cup traffic.

Travel Advisory: Today, Friday, June 19, the I-93 southbound (Southeast Expressway) HOV lane will open early at 1:00 p.m., for #WorldCup2026 Travel. pic.twitter.com/30QkHkcvKq

— Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) June 19, 2026

10:45 a.m.

Boston 25 Soccer Analyst Julian Cardillo shares his thoughts on the Scotland-Morocco match, including key players fans need to keep an eye on.

10:30 a.m.

Morocco is getting in some pre-match reps in Foxborough.

Morocco getting reps in Foxborough 🇲🇦 pic.twitter.com/agW5qeoEyU

— New England Revolution (@NERevolution) June 19, 2026

10 a.m.

Lauren Walsh, the newest member of the Boston 25 News team, has World Cup fans covered from Boston Stadium.

8:45 a.m.

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Moroccan fans rallying at North Shore watch party for huge World Cup match at Boston Stadium

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19 June 2026 at 16:16

Morocco is set to take the field in Foxborough for the first time, and excitement is already building across Massachusetts — especially in the North Shore city of Revere, where a large Moroccan community is preparing to cheer on its team together.

A watch party is planned on Shirley Avenue starting at 3 p.m. for fans who don’t have tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Scotland but still want to be part of the atmosphere.

In the lead-up to the game, crowds have already gathered around Boston, including a group that met outside City Hall Plaza earlier this week to celebrate and show support for Morocco.

Many told Boston 25 they planned to either head to the official Boston Fan Fest or join community watch parties, such as the one in Revere.

At a local Moroccan bakery, one Revere man who moved to Massachusetts in 2019 said the World Cup has sparked pride and brought people together.

“Morocco is doing well this World Cup. The first game was great for us, even if it was like a tie,” Khlid said. “There is a lot of community, like the Moroccan community, in Revere. And a lot of Moroccans are coming from Morocco too.”

Watch party details

  • Location: Shirley Avenue, Revere
  • Start time: 3 p.m.
  • End time: 9 p.m.

With kickoff in Foxborough set for later in the evening, organizers say the watch party will give fans a chance to celebrate their team — and their culture — in a community setting.

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