A Massachusetts city, home to one of the largest Cape Verdean communities in the U.S., will implement a nighttime curfew ahead of Cape Verde's World Cup 2026 match on Friday, following a spate of violence during recent post-game celebrations.
Brockton Mayor Moises Rodrigues announced the "temporary safety curfew" on Wednesday, citing shootings, stabbings, and other violent incidents that have marred previous gatherings. Police reports indicate these events prompted city officials to request National Guard assistance.
