Foxboro Select Board
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.
Town officials in Foxboro, Massachusetts, refused to grant an entertainment license for FIFA World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium until organizers guarantee nearly $8 million in security funding. The select board expressed frustration during a meeting on February 18, 2026, highlighting the town's limited budget and the event's high security demands. Organizers from the Boston 2026 Host Committee stated that federal grants are expected soon to cover the costs.