New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) stated on Sunday, July 19, 2026, that she is "very confident" in the security measures for the World Cup Final between Argentina and Spain scheduled for 3:00 p.m. EDT at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Hochul emphasized the close collaboration with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners, noting that preparations have spanned over a year and included more than 1,000 exercises and scenario tabletopping.

Speaking to CBS News’s Margaret Brennan on "Face the Nation," Hochul highlighted the involvement of the NYPD, calling it "the world’s greatest police force," and expressed pride in welcoming global attention to the New York City area during the event.

The final match concludes weeks of competition in the 2026 World Cup, hosted across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Mikie Sherrill (D), a neighboring representative to Hochul, posted on the social platform X that "all eyes will be on New Jersey today as Spain and Argentina meet in the FIFA World Cup Final."

Hochul also advised fans traveling to the stadium to allow extra time, arrive early, and use NJ TRANSIT for the easiest transportation to and from the match. According to a press release translated from Spanish, President Trump is expected to attend the final alongside Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

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