Funding Dispute

Officials in Foxborough, Massachusetts, have issued an ultimatum to FIFA, demanding clarity on $8 million in funding for public safety costs at Gillette Stadium ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Without assurances by mid-March, the town will not grant a license for the seven scheduled matches, putting Scotland's games against Haiti and Morocco at risk. Town manager Paige Duncan emphasized that local taxpayers cannot bear the financial burden.