Foxborough refuses to back down over World Cup security funding dispute

"At the meeting, the host committee said for the first time that it would pay for everything, if necessary, within two business days of being invoiced. The Kraft Group, which owns the stadium and regularly applies for a similar license for Patriots games, would fund any shortfall. 'If you don't get paid, you can terminate the license,' host committee lawyer Gary Ronan said."

"What they have presented is essentially an agreement with themselves, but such terms are not responsive to the town's requirements and will not suffice to address the Town's needs for providing security services for these events."

Foxborough, Massachusetts continues to dispute claims of resolving financial disagreements with FIFA and World Cup organizers regarding security funding for seven matches at Gillette Stadium. During a March 3 meeting, the select board challenged Boston Soccer 2026's host committee proposal to pay security costs within two business days of invoicing, with The Kraft Group covering any shortfall. Board members raised concerns about security material purchases and implementation deadlines specified by local police and fire chiefs. On March 6, board chair Bill Yukna rejected the proposal, stating it failed to meet town requirements for adequate security services. The dispute continues as the March 17 licensing vote approaches.

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