(March 12): World Cup organisers have reached a funding agreement with Foxborough, after the Massachusetts town threatened to block the seven games scheduled for Boston this summer over public safety costs. Boston’s tournament host committee has agreed to advance funding for the town of Foxborough’s public safety spending, with the Kraft Group providing financial backing. Meanwhile, the Kraft Group insisted that, unlike concerts and New England Patriots games, the World Cup matches will not generate revenue for the stadium itself. The host committee last week offered to repay future town invoices within two business days, a promise backed by the Kraft Group. In response, the Kraft Group expressed its “deep disappointment” that the town had refused its “good faith” efforts.

Source: The Edge Markets March 12, 2026 15:45 UTC