2026 World Cup Final: Over 2,000 journalists queue 3 hours to enter MetLife Stadium amid organizational chaos

Published Jul 19, 02:38 PM UTC

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On July 19, 2026, the organization of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, New York, was overwhelmed as more than 2,000 journalists faced a three-hour queue to enter the venue. The situation was described as unprecedented for a World Cup final, highlighting significant logistical failures. The article also mentions related stories, including an Argentine fan who admitted to indebting his mother to attend the final, and FIFA revealing an exclusive chest for the World Cup trophy designed by a luxury brand. The event underscores the massive scale and organizational challenges of the 2026 World Cup final.

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Fútbol en AS.comRegional

Original headline: Caos en los accesos al MetLife: organización desbordaba y miles de periodistas en la cola

Original language: ES

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