Fans flock to friendly Brazil vs. France game at Gillette Stadium ahead of World Cup
Thousands of fans rushed to Gillette Stadium for the friendly game between Brazil vs. France on Thursday.
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Thousands of fans rushed to Gillette Stadium for the friendly game between Brazil vs. France on Thursday.
Brazil and France are playing at Gillette Stadium Thursday, and Massachusetts officials are using the event as a warmup for this year's World Cup.
Massachusetts officials are planning for a year that includes the World Cup, Boston Marathon, Sail Boston, and the 250 Celebration.
The World Cup isn't the only major event coming up this year in Massachusetts. State officials showed how they plan to keep people safe during a busy event season.
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.
Apartment rental scams are rising in the Boston area, according to the FBI. They said there have been nearly 500 victims.
A neighbor says backup diesel generators from the data center spew fumes into his home in Lowell.
When the Patriots held their first joint practice a year ago, fans weren't sure what to expect from the team or the season ahead. Now, fans have a much different outlook.
A U.S. Marine veteran from Massachusetts who has been held in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges has been released.
A judge heard arguments Tuesday over whether a TikTok user who used to work at McLean Hospital should be allowed to testify at Lindsay Clency's trial.
A second psychiatric nurse practitioner testified at the Lindsay Clancy murder trial Tuesday.
A judge heard arguments Tuesday over whether a TikTok user who used to work at McLean Hospital should be allowed to testify at Lindsay Clency's trial.
A neighbor says backup diesel generators from the data center spew fumes into his home in Lowell.
Apartment rental scams are rising in the Boston area, according to the FBI. They said there have been nearly 500 victims.
A U.S. Marine veteran from Massachusetts who has been held in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges has been released.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
Several people in New Hampshire have cyclospora infections linked to Taylor Farms lettuce.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Apartment rental scams are rising in the Boston area, according to the FBI. They said there have been nearly 500 victims.
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
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."
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
When the Patriots held their first joint practice a year ago, fans weren't sure what to expect from the team or the season ahead. Now, fans have a much different outlook.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat Boston 2-1 on Monday night to hand the Red Sox their third loss in a row.
Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots and Revolution, needed to replace the artificial turf that was reinstalled just weeks ago.
The New England Patriots have reportedly agreed to a 2-year contract extension with veteran tight end Hunter Henry.
Two straight losses haven't done much to dampen the excitement around Fenway Park.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.
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