The town of Foxborough, Massachusetts, and organizers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have reached an agreement allowing seven matches to be played at Gillette Stadium. The contentious issue centered on nearly $8 million Foxborough demanded upfront for police services, which the town refused to fund using taxpayer money due to delayed federal reimbursement. A joint statement confirmed all parties have collectively resolved the dispute, ensuring the select board's March 17 license approval. Boston Soccer 2026 will provide advance funding for security capital expenditures and deployment, backed by the Kraft Group's financial support, guaranteeing the town incurs no cost.

This resolution ends a heated standoff between a small New England town and global soccer entities.