After weeks of uncertainty, the Town of Foxborough, Kraft Sports and Entertainment, and Boston Soccer 2026 have reached an agreement over security funding for this summer’s World Cup events at Boston Stadium.
Yesterday’s agreement comes after confusion over who would cover the reported $7.8 million price tag to ensure security, medical, and communication necessary to ensure safety at the venue during the 39-day period, which also includes seven separate dates in which World Cup matches would take place.
The dispute over funding posed a threat to the future of the games in Foxboro as town officials withheld the crucial entertainment license that would allow the World Cup to take place until an agreement could be reached over the funding issue. After weeks of deliberation, security funding is finally in place, which will allow the final steps to issue the necessary licensing to proceed. Specifics on the deal were limited, but the agreement confirms that Foxborough will not be on the hook for the security bill.
In a statement, Boston Soccer 2026 and the Town of Foxborough thanked Senator Paul Feeney, Congressman Jake Auchincloss, Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, and local public safety officials. They also expressed excitement in moving forward to provide fans a safe and exciting environment during the upcoming FIFA World Cup tournament.
This summer’s World Cup will see Boston Stadium host seven matches, including games between Haiti and Scotland, Norway and Inter-Confederation Playoff Winner 2, Scotland and Morocco, England and Ghana, Norway and France, a Round of 32 match, and a Quarterfinal match.
