Supporters faced long queues to get into New York New Jersey Stadium amid heightened security for the 2026 World Cup final.

There were significant queues outside New York New Jersey Stadium more than four hours before kick-off Supporters faced long queues to get into New York New Jersey Stadium amid heightened security for the 2026 World Cup final. Spain face Argentina at the 82,500-seater venue, with kick-off at 15:00 local time (20:00 BST). There is increased security partly because United States president Donald Trump is attending the final - the only World Cup match he is watching in person. As a result, the United States Secret Service took over security for the game - leading to long waits for supporters to get into the ground. But after the long queues, it is understood most fans had no issues scanning tickets and accessing the stadium. There were two levels of security at the stadium, run by both the Secret Service and Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The latter is usually responsible for security at airports in the United States, with fans and media having to go through airport security-style scanners.