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  "publishedAt": "2026-04-14T20:34:19.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nFootball supporters heading to Massachusetts for the 2026 World Cup will be unable to participate in the beloved American tradition of tailgating, following confirmation that the practice has been outlawed at Gillette Stadium.\n\nThe venue, which serves as home ground for both the New England Patriots and New England Revolution, will operate under the name Boston Stadium during the tournament for sponsorship purposes.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nAccording to guidelines published by the Boston Host Committee for the FIFA World Cup: \"Please note that the traditional 'tailgating' (eating and drinking around parked cars) is not permitted for these events.\"\n\nPossessing or consuming alcohol in public spaces is also prohibited under Massachusetts state law.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe decision has provoked fury among supporters, with many taking to social media to express their anger at the restriction.\n\nOne frustrated fan questioned the logic of hosting matches at all, writing: \"Why even host the games??? It defeats the entire purpose for tourists to truly get a full experience for the World Cup honestly.\"\n\nAnother complained: \"Pay an arm and a leg to get there and can't have any fun.\"\n\nA third supporter asked: \"Why hold the World Cup in the USA if you're not going to allow us to tailgate?\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nOne response simply described the situation as: \"Shambles.\"\n\nParking availability at the stadium will be slashed dramatically during the tournament, dropping from the standard 20,000 spaces to just 5,000.\n\nOrganisers have justified the reduction by citing the need for an expanded safety perimeter, alongside additional space requirements for hospitality events.\n\nThose attending matches are being encouraged to travel by public transport instead, though this comes at considerable cost.\n\n### LATEST SPORTS NEWS\n\n\n\n\n  * Lionel Messi's boss resigns immediately as old Barcelona teammate quits 'due to personal reasons'\n  * EFL star charged with drink driving offence as club release statement\n  * Mikel Arteta goes on animated rant after being pressed on Arsenal crumbling: 'Fire! I'm on fire!'\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe MBTA is charging $80 (£60) for return train journeys between Boston's South Station and Foxboro Station.\n\nThe restrictions are not unique to Massachusetts.\n\nMetLife Stadium, to be renamed New Jersey New York Stadium for the competition, are also prohibiting tailgating and providing no parking whatsoever.\n\nSeven group stage fixtures will take place at the 65,878-capacity venue between 13 June and 9 July.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nScotland, England, Haiti, Norway, Iraq, Morocco, Ghana and France all scheduled to compete there.\n\nThe stadium will also host a last-32 knockout match.\n\nThis will then be followed by a quarter-final on July 9.\n\nFor English supporters making the transatlantic journey, the combination of restricted parking, banned pre-match gatherings and expensive transport options presents a markedly different matchday experience from what they might encounter at domestic fixtures.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "American tradition banned for England and Scotland World Cup games as decision sparks fan outrage"
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