FIFA World Cup 2026 matches for Foxborough after deal is reached with the city

An agreement between the owners of the New England Revolution and New England Patriots, the regional World Cup organizing committee and the city of Foxborough, Mass., will allow the city’s planned 2026 FIFA World Cup matches to move forward.

The parties announced the deal Wednesday, ending a standoff in which the city had threatened to deny necessary permits unless it was assured of receiving $8 million for security. Foxborough steadfastly refused to pay the bill with public money.

A joint statement regarding the agreement read in part: “As part of this arrangement, the City of Foxborough will not incur any costs or financial burden associated with the FIFA World Cup, with Boston Soccer 2026 providing pre-funding for security-related capital expenditures and the full extent of the commitment public safety officials determine is necessary to execute the event, with the support of Kraft Sports + Entertainment.”

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The Kraft Group, led by Robert Kraft, owns the Foxborough-based NFL and MLS teams as well as their home venue, Gillette Stadium psf2.

Seven World Cup matches are scheduled to take place in Foxborough, and the city is expected to approve the FIFA license on March 17.

FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 MATCHES TO BE HELD AT FOXBOROUGH STADIUM

• Haiti vs Scotland – June 13

• Iraq/Bolovia/Suriname vs. Norway – June 16

• Scotland vs Morocco – June 19

• England vs Ghana – June 23

• Norway vs France – June 26

• Round of 32 (one match) – June 29

• Quarter-final 1 – 9 July

Published on March 12, 2026