Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:49pm on 19 Jul 2026,Sunday Sports
United States President Donald Trump's visit to the FIFA World Cup 2026 final caused long security delays outside New York New Jersey Stadium before Spain faced Argentina. Fans, journalists and stadium staff waited for hours as enhanced security checks and road closures slowed entry. FIFA had advised media to arrive up to 6 hours before kick-off and fans at least 4 hours early. Malfunctioning ticket scanners added to the delays, while several accredited media members were initially denied entry and redirected to the accreditation centre. Despite the disruptions, most supporters had entered the stadium before the World Cup final began. (PC: Al Jazeera)
