Football fans and media flocked to the stadium to watch the final match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to the visit of the President of the United States of America (US) Trump.
FIFA representatives arrived at the stadium 6 hours before their instructions while strict security measures and searches were carried out.
Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, fans, media representatives and staff faced long and delayed lines to enter the New Jersey stadium as US President Donald Trump prepared.
48 hours before the final of the tournament, FIFA ordered media representatives by email to arrive at the stadium at least six hours before the start of the game, while warning that some roads will be closed 150 minutes before kick-off.
Tight security arrangements for media representatives and staff, including searches by US Secret Service personnel, led to an unusual rush at the entry point.
According to a field-level media reporter, it took about 90 minutes from the line to complete the initial security check, while some media representatives previously reported waiting three hours or more.
