"What's very confusing to us is who is the responsible party for funding. Town officials are still warning they could block the matches at Gillette Stadium if the organizers don't pay upfront for local security, but it's unclear which organizers would be responsible."
"The thing that's very different about this is that FIFA U.S. is the applicant on the license, and normally it would be the stadium, so there are a lot of things to work through, and we recognize that we are working diligently to coordinate this conversation."
"We may get a little more meals tax or hotel tax, but this is not a moneymaker for this town. In fact, it's probably more of a headache than it's worth."
With 100 days until the World Cup kickoff in Boston, Foxborough town officials are seeking clarity on who will fund an estimated $7.8 million in security costs for matches at Gillette Stadium. Select Board Chair Bill Yukna expressed confusion about the responsible party for funding. Town officials have warned they could block the matches if organizers don't pay upfront. The Boston 2026 host committee claims contractual obligation to provide funding, while FIFA holds the actual license with Foxborough. The Kraft Group, stadium owner, stated they are not responsible for funding. Multiple parties defer responsibility, leaving the funding source unclear as the March 17 deadline approaches.
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