The chiefs of the Foxboro police and fire departments have been preparing for roughly three years to ensure everyone attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup has a safe and memorable experience, but town leaders are growing increasingly frustrated over who will cover the public safety costs.

This year’s World Cup is being played at host cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with seven matches scheduled to take place at Gillette Stadium, which will be called “Boston Stadium” for the tournament in June and July.

The Boston Host Committee for the FIFA World Cup 2026 (Boston 26) is a nonprofit that’s handling the planning for those matches and other activities in Massachusetts.

Just like any other event that happens at Gillette Stadium, the town of Foxboro must issue entertainment licenses to allow the World Cup matches to move forward.

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