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Foxborough Secures Deal, Avoids $7.8M World Cup Costs

3/12/2026

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Foxborough, Massachusetts, has finalized an agreement with The Kraft Group and Boston Soccer 2026 to avoid the town bearing $7.8 million in security costs for FIFA World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium.
The arrangement enables the March 17 public hearing to approve the event license.
Select Board Chair Bill Yukna of Foxborough thanked Robert Kraft for his involvement as the tournament begins June 13.

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Story summary

Foxborough, Massachusetts, has finalized an agreement with The Kraft Group and Boston Soccer 2026 to avoid the town bearing $7.8 million in security costs for FIFA World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium.
The arrangement enables the March 17 public hearing to approve the event license.
Select Board Chair Bill Yukna of Foxborough thanked Robert Kraft for his involvement as the tournament begins June 13.