Festival 26 Schedule

9 Exceptional Days

July 5th - 13th
Our international delegations will participate in leadership development activities, a football3 tournament, cultural exchanges, and the quarter-finals match!
Arrival of Young Leaders

July 5th
Arrival of young leaders ages 18-25 from around the country and around the world.
Young Leaders Training

July 6th
Young Leaders will receive leadership training while learning to run a “football3” football for good tournament.
Arrival of Delegations

July 7th
Youth delegations ages 14-17 will arrive with Delegation Leaders. Young Leaders continue their training.
Delegation Leaders Forum & Opening Ceremony

July 8th
Delegations will participate in a variety of team-building and football3 workshops and gather with local dignitaries for an opening ceremony and cultural performance.
World Cup Quarter Finals Match

July 9th
Delegation Leaders will participate in a football for good forum. Delegations will experience the quarter final match of the FIFA World Cup 26™.
football3 & Cultural Exchange (Day 1)

July 10th
Delegations will compete in a football3 tournament and explore Boston’s cultural destinations.
football3 & Cultural Exchange (Day 2)

July 11th
Delegations will compete in a football3 tournament and explore Boston’s cultural destinations.
Finals of football3 Tournament & Closing Ceremony

July 12th
Finals of football3 tournament at The Track at new balance. Closing Ceremony.
Final Activities & Delegations Depart

July 13th
An incredible nine days will come to a close and delegations will depart.