Spain and Argentina Are Headed to 30 Minutes of Extra Time in the World Cup Final
More than 80,000 fans are expected as security tightens and international leaders attend the championship match.
- Spain and Argentina face off in the FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday, with President Trump and international heads of state attending alongside more than 80,000 fans for the 3 p.m. kickoff.
- Fans gathered across New York City on Saturday to prepare for the historic match, with Spain supporters holding a pep rally outside Madison Square Garden and Argentina fans showing support in Times Square.
- Spain fan Manny Lastra said, "They basically have one player, and that's about it," while Argentina fan Abhishek Paul declared, "The winners are gonna celebrate," as competitive banter between supporters intensified.
- Barriers were erected outside MetLife Stadium early Saturday amid heavy police presence, while weather forecasts predict ideal conditions with sunshine, low humidity, and mid-80s temperatures for Sunday.
- Fans also attended a watch party at Hudson Yards for the third-place match where England secured a 6-4 victory over France, with some noting the tournament energy evokes memories of 2010.
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