UPDATE: June 19, 2026, 4 p.m.
The Boston Police Department announces that the FIFA Fan Festival reopened at 3:45 p.m. following a delay due to wind concerns.
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BOSTON -- The opening of the FIFA Fan Festival at City Hall Plaza in Boston has been delayed due to high winds, officials announced Friday afternoon.
An exact opening time has not yet been determined. The event was slated to run from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Organizers say updates will be provided as conditions improve. Fans are being asked to remain patient as safety crews monitor the situation.
In the meantime, officials are reminding the public that other World Cup watch parties are happening across Boston.
The United States-Australia match was scheduled to be streamed at Fan Fest starting at 3 p.m. Other planned streams today included Scotland vs. Morocco at Boston Stadium at 6 p.m. and Brazil vs. Haiti at 8:30 p.m.
Fans looking for an alternative viewing experience can visit Boston Common, where a free viewing event will be held for all three matches, Mayor Michelle Wu announced.
The Fan Festival was called off on Thursday due to severe weather.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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