Massachusetts cities are scrambling to decide on extended bar hours just hours before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, leaving the state’s new 3 a.m. last call policy in limbo.

Massachusetts communities are beginning to consider whether to allow bars and restaurants to stay open later this summer after Governor Maura Healey signed the state’s new “Last Call Bill” into law.

Global wagers on the 2026 World Cup could top $50 billion, according to Macquarie analyst Chad Beynon. That’s up from more than $35 billion in the 2022 tournament.

Summer Street in Boston will be partially or fully closed to traffic on seven days this summer to accommodate MBTA passengers headed to World Cup matches.

With Boston officials balking at the request, T officials suggested the state will simply take over that stretch of street with or without the city’s buy-in.

Netherlands have the most stars. Sweden might've the best player. But Japan might have the team to do the impossible this summer.

Matches for the 2026 World Cup are being held at 16 stadiums across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Many of the stadiums have been renamed by FIFA for the duration of the tournament because the companies that paid for the naming rights are not FIFA sponsors.

The governor endorsed the change on WEEI radio, hours after signing a law allowing cities and towns to extend last call through July 31 for the World Cup.