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Foxborough's $8M Security Costs Delay FIFA License Approval

2/19/2026

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Foxborough Seeks Funding

Foxborough faces nearly $8 million in upfront security costs before issuing a Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) license for World Cup games at Gillette Stadium.
The federal government has allocated $625 million for host cities, but Foxborough's share remains unclear.
The town manager says funding details are needed by mid-March to proceed.

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FIFA Delays Payments

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has not distributed £185 million in solidarity payments after the Club World Cup.
Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) backs FIFA's plan to expand the Club World Cup to 48 teams in 2029.
Spain and Morocco are favored to host the next Club World Cup in 2029.
Concerns remain about the impact on the Champions League.

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Historical Context

The 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States generated over $500 million in revenue and led to the establishment of Major League Soccer in 1996. This event marked a significant economic boost, with host cities receiving $625 million in federal funding. As FIFA plans to expand the Club World Cup to 48 teams by 2029, financial concerns echo the complexities faced during the 1994 tournament.

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Foxborough Seeks Funding

Foxborough faces nearly $8 million in upfront security costs before issuing a Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) license for World Cup games at Gillette Stadium.
The federal government has allocated $625 million for host cities, but Foxborough's share remains unclear.
The town manager says funding details are needed by mid-March to proceed.

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