Massachusetts Governor to Address World Cup Security Costs at Gillette Stadium

Foxboro officials seek funding to cover $7.8 million in security expenses for Boston's World Cup matches.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu will hold a news conference with FIFA World Cup Boston CEO Mike Loynd to provide an update on security funding for the World Cup matches scheduled to take place at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro this summer. The town of Foxboro is fighting for funding to cover the $7.8 million in security costs, as they are still waiting on a decision regarding their grant request from the $46 million in federal funds available for World Cup security and preparedness.

Why it matters

The World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium, which will be known as Boston Stadium for the tournament, are a major event for the region, but the town of Foxboro is struggling to secure the necessary funding to cover the significant security costs. This update from state and local officials is crucial to determine how these expenses will be covered and ensure the matches can proceed smoothly.

The details

Seven World Cup matches will be played at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, with the first game scheduled for June 13 between Scotland and Haiti. The town is waiting to receive a decision on their $7.8 million grant request from the $46 million in federal funds available for World Cup security and preparedness, which a recent state report described as an "unusual" process with limited state control. Foxboro officials have said they cannot afford to wait to be reimbursed for these costs, as their fiscal year ends the day after the sixth match and nine days before the seventh.

  • The news conference will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
  • The first World Cup match at Gillette Stadium is scheduled for June 13, 2026.
  • Foxboro's fiscal year ends the day after the sixth match and nine days before the seventh match.

The players

Maura Healey

The Governor of Massachusetts.

Michelle Wu

The Mayor of Boston.

Mike Loynd

The CEO of FIFA World Cup Boston.

Gillette Stadium

The venue in Foxboro, Massachusetts that will host seven World Cup matches, to be known as Boston Stadium for the tournament.

Foxboro

The town in Massachusetts that is fighting for funding to cover the $7.8 million in security costs for the World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium.

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