"We're not cutting any corners here. We've agreed to pay for and fund every single part of the obligations. The board voted 5-0 to approve the license, with Select Board Chair Bill Yukna stating: We as a community have done our job. We basically put in all the safety and security issues that we have needed. We protected the taxpayers."
"Ronan presented BS26's official application, including a $1.5 million escrow account to purchase public safety equipment beginning now before the games and agreements to cover staffing invoices within one business day during the games. The license also includes a traffic management plan, which was approved by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, as well as more robust MBTA service, accommodating 21,000 patrons on transit for each of the games."
Foxborough town leaders unanimously approved an event license for seven World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium after resolving a monthslong dispute over security funding. The Foxborough Select Board had threatened to block the games unless the hosting committee Boston Soccer 2026 covered the estimated $7.8 million in security costs. A breakthrough came when the Kraft Sports & Entertainment Group committed to funding the security expenses alongside BS26. The approved license includes a $1.5 million escrow account for public safety equipment, agreements to cover staffing costs within one business day, a traffic management plan approved by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, and enhanced MBTA service accommodating 21,000 transit patrons per game.
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