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Boston World Cup committee guarantees funds to secure FIFA license
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- Kraft Sports & Entertainment has committed to covering the gap in security costs for FIFA World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium, signaling strong private support for the Foxborough event.
- The town of Foxborough relies on a federal grant to cover local police costs, and officials seek upfront guarantees of roughly $8 million until that funding arrives.
- The host committee reported liquidity with $2 million in the bank and projected at least $30 million more, addressing concerns about funding stability.
- Officials plan to vote on granting FIFA a license to use Gillette Stadium for seven World Cup games at the March 17 town meeting.
- Gillette Stadium is slated to host its first match on June 13, featuring Scotland against Haiti, marking a key milestone for the event.
- The central funding dispute centers on police costs, with the town awaiting a federal grant delayed by a partial government shutdown.
- The official letter addressing town concerns was signed by Boston Soccer 2026 president Mike Loynd and general counsel Curtis Franks, promising timely security cost payments.
- Officials claim BS26 has the means to cover all hosting-related payments through current funds, anticipated government support, and KSE commitments.
- Town officials are preparing to grant FIFA license for seven World Cup games, with the stadium’s inaugural match scheduled for June 13.
- The NBC 10 report adds that advanced security payments will be capped and reimbursed under specific terms, guiding how costs will be managed.
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