Tailgating will be allowed for Foxborough games, World Cup host committee says

BOSTON (AP) — Tracking will be allowed before World Cup matches at Gillette StadiumAfter all.

The World Cup Host Committee in Boston said on Monday that FIFA has retracted its initial position of not allowing any of the 104 matches during the tournament, which will be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19.

Six group stage matches will be played at NFL ground New England Patriots in Foxborough, South Boston, as well as the quarterfinals on July 9.

The committee said the shift is consistent with local policies that allow tracking “like any other event hosted at the stadium where there are no venue restrictions or local public safety restrictions that would prohibit it.”

These events include games hosted by the Patriots and the NFL’s New England Revolution, and concerts.

The space will be significantly reduced than what is normally available. There are about 20,000 parking spaces available for Patriots games, but there will only be about 5,000 for public use during the World Cup.

Boston Metro Transit Authority has set train fares at $80 round-trip from Boston to Foxboro for championship games, four times what it charges for NFL and Major League Soccer games. There is also the option of an express bus that runs from various locations in the Boston area, which will cost $95 one way.