Brockton sets citywide curfew for Friday after violence at World Cup celebration

Gun violence rocks World Cup celebration as US city's mayor takes drastic action

As three countries are hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, there have been instances of disruption. According to Boston, Brockton – a city in Massachusetts – is one of them.The city is set...

Brockton to implement curfew in response to shootings after World Cup matches

Brockton officials are also requesting support from the National Guard to help with public safety after World Cup matches.

Brockton implements 10 p.m. curfew for Cape Verde World Cup games

Brockton is blocking any potential Cape Verde World Cup celebrations on Friday night, implementing a 10 p.m. curfew, and ordering city bars to enact a 9:30 p.m. last call.

Brockton imposing curfew Friday night in response to recent violence after World Cup games - The Boston Globe

Speaking during a briefing outside City Hall, Rodrigues said the curfew will start at 10 p.m. and expire at 5 a.m. Saturday.

Brockton mayor enacts 10 p.m. curfew Friday after World Cup game

After violence in Brockton marred the aftermath of Cape Verde's two most recent World Cup matches, the city's mayor is enacting a curfew Friday after the team's match against Argentina.

Brockton announces curfew Friday night after Cape Verde's next World Cup match

The mayor in Brockton, Massachusetts, has announced a curfew for the entire city Friday night that would be in effect following Cape Verde’s next FIFA World Cup match — a week after several people were shot during celebrations after the small island nation made history by earning a spot in the knockout round. Mayor Moises Rodrigues held a press conference at Brockton City Hall on Wednesday, where he announced a 10 p.m. curfew for Friday, July 3.…