A Massachusetts city with one of the nation's largest Cape Verdean communities has imposed a temporary curfew ahead of Friday's historic World Cup match between the West African nation and Argentina.The curfew will be in effect in Brockton, just south of Boston, from 10 p.m.Friday until 5 a.m.
Saturday. City officials said the decision follows recent World Cup celebrations that led to dangerous and unlawful behavior. "World Cup celebrations have resulted in incidents of reckless driving, illegal street gatherings, vandalism, assaults, fireworks violations, disorderly conduct, and other criminal activities," the city said. WATCH THE WORLD CUP FINAL ON FOX ONEA Cape Verde fan attends the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group H match between Uruguay and Cape Verde at Miami Stadium in Miami on June 21, 2026.(Craig Williamson/SNS Group)Brockton is home to one of the largest Cape Verdean communities in the United States, with nearly one in four residents identifying as Cape Verdean, according to local outlet The Enterprise.Friday's match was expected to draw large celebrations, as the 2026 tournament marks the first time the African island nation has qualified for the FIFA World Cup.Following previous World Cup matches, Brockton police said several people were injured in shootings that erupted during postgame celebrations, according to local outlet Boston 25 News — prompting city officials to impose the temporary curfew ahead of Friday's matchup. FOX ONE’S NEW WORLD CUP VIEWING EXPERIENCEA mural on the side of the Mayor Bill Carpenter Garage in Brockton, MA, on Oct.
8, 2020. (Lane Turner/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)Under the curfew order, no one will be permitted to enter establishments serving alcohol after 7 p.m.Patrons already inside will be allowed to remain until 10 p.m., but "last calls" for alcoholic beverages must end by 9:30 p.m. The city said only limited exceptions to the curfew will be permitted.Such cases include law enforcement officers and other firs...