With France and Morocco set to square off in a highly anticipated World Cup quarterfinal at Foxborough's Boston Stadium, former U.S. Men's National Team standout and New England Revolution broadcaster Charlie Davies says the tournament has exceeded expectations both on and off the field.
Davies joined Boston 25 Thursday morning to discuss the 2026 World Cup's impact on New England, Team USA's future, and the star power that continues to captivate soccer fans around the globe.
"This World Cup has been sensational," Davies said. "People came to this country with a certain perception, and they've been blown away by how welcoming New Englanders have been."
The New Hampshire native said one of the biggest surprises has been how strongly soccer has resonated in a region long dominated by traditional sports powers like the Patriots, Red Sox, Celtics, and Bruins.
"Finally, the sport has cut through here, and people have given it a chance," Davies said. "I'm in heaven."
Davies joined Boston 25 Thursday morning to discuss the 2026 World Cup's impact on New England, Team USA's future, and the star power that continues to captivate soccer fans around the globe.
"This World Cup has been sensational," Davies said. "People came to this country with a certain perception, and they've been blown away by how welcoming New Englanders have been."
The New Hampshire native said one of the biggest surprises has been how strongly soccer has resonated in a region long dominated by traditional sports powers like the Patriots, Red Sox, Celtics, and Bruins.
"Finally, the sport has cut through here, and people have given it a chance," Davies said. "I'm in heaven."
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