World Cup 2026: Small Town Faces $7.8 Million Bill Amid Funding Dispute
Foxborough, Massachusetts, a small town near Boston, is facing a potential $7.8 million bill for World Cup 2026 security costs, sparking a dispute with the Boston organizing committee and raising concerns about federal funding delays due to the government shutdown.
The town’s Select Board is demanding assurances and timely delivery of security equipment, asserting its authority to deny the stadium license if issues are not resolved, despite promises from the Kraft family and the host committee to cover potential shortfalls.