Massachusetts pours nearly $86 million into World Cup prep
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By Steph Solis
Published on March 25, 2026.
Massachusetts is investing nearly $86 million into World Cup preparations for seven matches at Gillette Stadium. This money includes $46 million through FIFA's security grant program, $21.2 million through the Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Grant Program and $8.6 million from the Federal Transit Administration. The funding will support security, public health and logistics for the games, watch parties, and other events. The state has also earmarked $10 million in a state supplemental budget bill for the tournament.
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