PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Though the 2026 World Cup is expected to generate tourism and revenue in Southern New England next summer, some city leaders are warning about the level of planning that needs to be done in Providence.
“We need to be as prepared as we can be for this event, but also taking account what is already a jam-packed calendar between June and July,” Department of Art, Culture and Tourism director Joe Wilson Jr. said last week.
The international soccer tournament will be played in 16 host cities, including Boston. Seven games will be held at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro from June 13 to July 9 and include a quarterfinal matchup. At the same time, Providence will also be hosting events related to the Semiquincentennial, plus Pride, Juneteeth, the Day of Portugal Festival and Puerto Rican Bay Fest…