The match is the first of seven men's World Cup games set for Boston Stadium, also known as Gillette Stadium. Supporters of both nations have shown their backing in the days leading to kickoff, and thousands are expected to arrive for the opening Boston site fixture.
Photo coverage from the first gameday captures scenes from Boston, Providence, Foxborough, and communities in between as the tournament formally lands in the region. Fans tracking the World Cup's New England stop will likely be watching how the opening night crowd and atmosphere set the tone for the six remaining men's matches still to come at the venue.
