Security Funding
Foxboro rejects World Cup security funding proposals ahead of March 17 deadline
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In a follow-up to last month's standoff, the Foxboro Select Board on March 4 rejected new proposals from Boston Soccer 2026 to resolve a $7.8 million security funding dispute for World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium. The board reiterated its March 17 deadline for firm commitments, warning that the seven games risk cancellation without them.
In an update to the ongoing standoff, Foxborough leaders on March 5 reiterated refusal to issue entertainment licenses for Gillette Stadium's World Cup matches without a clear plan for nearly $8 million in security costs. Kraft Group pledges up to $1.5 million, but town officials seek firmer commitments amid delayed federal grants.
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Town officials in Foxborough, Massachusetts, are refusing to grant an entertainment license for Gillette Stadium to host seven FIFA World Cup 2026 matches until $7.8 million in public safety costs are secured. The delay stems from uncertainties over federal funding and responsibilities among FIFA, the local host committee, and stadium owners. This issue highlights broader financial and logistical challenges facing US host cities for the tournament.