Foxborough faces $7.8M World Cup security bill as federal funds stall
Foxborough’s Select Board grapples with a $7.8 million security bill for hosting seven World Cup 2026 matches at Gillette Stadium as FEMA funding stalls amid a partial federal shutdown; Boston 2026 and the Kraft family backers promise to cover shortfalls and backstop costs, but the board asserts broad license discretion and demands timely safety equipment by June 1, with a final vote not expected until March 17.