Gillette Stadium in Foxborough hits the news for World Cup security talks and Scotland kit debates, plus FIFA host-city chatter. Stadium: home to Patriots/NE sports.
Haiti's World Cup kit has been redesigned after FIFA ruled a depiction of the 1803 Battle of Vertieres and related symbols could be interpreted as political. Saeta has updated the design to comply; Haiti opens against Scotland in Foxborough this weekend.
Foxborough officials, FIFA, and local stakeholders have agreed to fund security costs for the 2026 World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium. The town initially withheld an entertainment license over a $7.8 million security funding gap but will now approve the license after Kraft Sports & Entertainment guarantees the funds. The matches include Scotland's games against Haiti and Morocco, with the event set for June and July. The resolution avoids a venue change and ensures the tournament proceeds as planned.
Scotland's national team prepares for their first World Cup in 28 years, facing Haiti, Morocco, and Brazil. They have unveiled new kits and played a warm-up match, with squad selection ongoing ahead of the tournament starting in June in the United States.