World Cup final chaos as attendees face long lines and Secret Service screenings

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWorld Cup fans faced some chaos at the New York New Jersey stadium Sunday ahead of the final featuring Spain against defending champions Argentina.Spain is aiming for their second world title, while Argentina seeks to retain their crown, hoping to cap off Lionel Messi's illustrious career with another victory.Concerns over air quality from Canadian wildfires and recent high temperatures have dissipated, with clear skies and pleasant weather greeting attendees in East Rutherford.Heightened security measures were implemented due to the expected attendance of President Donald Trump, resulting in extensive Secret Service screenings and long three-hour queues for journalists, entertainers, and volunteers. At one point, fans reported a Fifa system glitch that was not allowing passes to be scanned.Fans, dressed in their national colours, began arriving hours before the 3 p.m. ET kickoff, with a pre-match closing ceremony featuring performances by Post Malone and Tom Cruise scheduled.In fullSpain v Argentina LIVE: World Cup closing ceremony taking place ahead of fascinating finalMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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