Brockton, Massachusetts, announces an overnight curfew in parts of the city ahead of Cape Verde’s World Cup match. According to local officials cited by multiple outlets, the curfew runs from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Saturday. The decision is linked to public safety concerns raised by city authorities, including recent incidents involving shootings, reports of reckless driving, and the risk of trouble around large gatherings. Officials say the restrictions are intended to reduce the likelihood of further incidents during the evening and overnight hours when residents may travel to watch or celebrate the match. The curfew applies only to designated areas of Brockton rather than the entire city, and it targets the hours leading into and through the match-related period. Multiple reports present the curfew as a precautionary measure tied to past safety issues, rather than a response to any specific threat connected to the match itself.