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Brockton Imposes Curfew Ahead of Cape Verde Match

PUBLISHED Jul 1, 2026, 2:29 PM ET

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Brockton officials announced a temporary curfew Wednesday after repeated postgame disturbances tied to Cape Verde's World Cup run. Mayor Moises Rodrigues said the curfew will run from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Saturday, and that bars must seat patrons by 7 p.m. with last call at 9:30 p.m., ahead of the 6 p.m. kickoff. City leaders cited recent incidents including a June 15 disturbance with nine arrests and a later watch-party shooting in which four people were wounded; officials requested National Guard assistance and clarified package stores are exempt. Police will enforce the curfew during Friday's Cape Verde-Argentina knockout match and monitor public safety through Saturday morning.

By Sidra | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

June 15: Postgame disturbances resulted in nine arrests after bottles were thrown.
Mid‑June: A World Cup watch-party in Brockton ended with four people shot.
Following the incidents: City officials requested National Guard assistance for crowd control.
Wednesday: Mayor Moises Rodrigues announced a temporary curfew and bar restrictions at City Hall.
Friday: Curfew takes effect from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. during the Cape Verde-Argentina match.

News Intelligence

If you're in Brockton, your Friday night plans may need adjusting. The curfew affects everyone, not just soccer fans. Bars will stop seating at 7 p.m., with last call at 9:30 p.m. Check if your favorite spot is changing its hours.

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