Chaos erupts just hours before the start of the 2026 World Cup final. Outside MetLife Stadium, thousands of fans of the Spanish and Argentine national teams have been complicated by problems entering the New Jersey venue.
According to various European media reports, there are kilometer-long queues throughout the venue. Likewise, due to the long wait, some altercations have occurred between fans and the US police. Journalists covering the event, for their part, have also faced crowds because they are not allowed early entry due to strict screening protocols. What’s more, dancers and workers must enter through the same door as them, increasing the number of people gathered at a single entrance.
Both the FBI and the US Secret Service reinforced measures and cut off traffic near the stadium because various leaders will attend the match that will define the champion of the global event. Furthermore, President Donald Trump will make an appearance and will be accompanied by Pedro Sánchez and the Spanish Royal family with King Felipe VI at the head.
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In that vein, the high public demand led to several queues overflowing. The reality of the chaos is easily explained with numbers. There were only six security arches and three scanners for backpacks and bags at that access point. In addition, if carrying a computer, they forced people to turn it on to see if it worked. An inexplicable disorganization for the biggest sporting event on the planet.
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