Gillette Stadium, MBTA will get World Cup preview with Brazil-France friendly
It's full steam ahead for Foxboro and Greater Boston as officials and businesses prepare for a preview of what's to come ahead of the World Cup.
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It's full steam ahead for Foxboro and Greater Boston as officials and businesses prepare for a preview of what's to come ahead of the World Cup.
The U.S. men's national soccer team is expected to debut the new uniforms later this month in Atlanta, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup starting in June.
The town of Foxboro had threatened to cancel the seven matches if it didn't get $7.8 million for security.
Airbnb is expecting to host about 17,000 soccer fans in the Boston area for World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium.
More people are looking to book Airbnbs in the Boston area for the World Cup this summer.
The town of Foxboro, Massachusetts said it is "shocked and dismayed" by the most recent statement from the Kraft Sports Group about the FIFA World Cup security funding.
Foxboro is refusing to front upwards of $8 million needed to buy equipment and pay police and fire over a span of 39 days.
Parking will be drastically reduced at Gillette Stadium for this summer's FIFA World Cup matches in Foxboro, Massachusetts.
Parking will be greatly reduced for World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro this summer.
If you couldn't score tickets to the upcoming World Cup then this friendly match between France and Brazil at Gillette Stadium is a great chance to see some iconic players.
MLS broadcaster Jamie Watson joined WBZ-TV's Jacob Wycoff to discuss the match coming up on March 26 at Gillette Stadium.
Foxboro, Massachusetts is doubling down on its threat to cancel the FIFA World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium if it does not receive the security money needed to host the event.
Foxboro is doubling down on its threat to cancel the FIFA World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium if it does not receive the funds to host the event.
Boston's official FIFA World Cup 2026 fan festival will be held on City Hall Plaza.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 fan festival for matches in Foxboro, Massachusetts will be held at Boston's City Hall Plaza.
Police in Massachusetts are getting millions of dollars to protect against the threat of drones ahead of the World Cup.
The federal government has awarded Massachusetts more than $21 million to protect against malicious drone activity at the World Cup and other big events.
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
A state report says there are "multiple funding challenges" and late-stage "planning obstacles" surrounding the World Cup in Boston.
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
FIFA announced the teams Saturday that will play their 2026 World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro next summer.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
The World Cup is holding another wave of registration to buy tickets for matches at Gillette Stadium next year.
Another round of ticket sales is approaching ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which features matches at Gillette Stadium.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu says President Trump can't take away 2026 World Cup matches from Massachusetts.
Fans heading to White Stadium for a Boston Legacy game next year will have to tell the city how they plan to get there when they buy tickets, under a new transportation plan announced by Mayor Michelle Wu.
This summer's World Cup is set to have a significant impact on MBTA service in Massachusetts.
The Megabucks jackpot is up to $17.5 million for Saturday's drawing - the largest for the Massachusetts Lottery game since 1986.
The Canvas hack forced some Massachusetts colleges to postpone final exams Friday.
The funeral for fallen Massachusetts State Trooper Kevin Trainor will be held next Wednesday in Salem.
This summer's World Cup is set to have a significant impact on MBTA service in Massachusetts.
The Canvas hack forced some Massachusetts colleges to postpone final exams Friday.
The funeral for fallen Massachusetts State Trooper Kevin Trainor will be held next Wednesday in Salem.
Fans heading to White Stadium for a Boston Legacy game next year will have to tell the city how they plan to get there when they buy tickets, under a new transportation plan announced by Mayor Michelle Wu.
The Megabucks jackpot is up to $17.5 million for Saturday's drawing - the largest for the Massachusetts Lottery game since 1986.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
April 20 is Patriots' Day and Marathon Monday in Massachusetts. Here's what's open and what's closed.
Best Bees installs and manages professionally maintained hives for homes, businesses, and institutions.
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The Tampa Bay Rays won their seventh straight game by beating the Boston Red Sox 8-4 on Thursday night.
Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony has been put on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right wrist.
Jaylen Brown was back streaming on his Twitch platform after turning heads by saying this was his favorite year despite the Celtics blowing a 3-1 series lead to the Sixers.
Sonny Gray pitched five innings in his return from injury and the Boston Red Sox finished a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 4-0 win.
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye said he doesn't think the head coach's off-field issues will be a distraction for the defending AFC champions this upcoming season.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.