Trump presence means long queues for World Cup final

Supporters and media personnel experienced lengthy queues and significant delays entering the stadium for the World Cup final, a situation attributed to heightened security protocols.

The security operation at the venue involved a dual approach, with both the Secret Service and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) overseeing different aspects. The TSA's involvement meant that attendees had to pass through security checks similar to those found at airports, including the use of scanners.

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One member of the media said they, having reached an entrance, were told to go to a different queue as there were no security dogs available to search bags at that gate.

Reports from media members indicated that specific gates lacked the necessary resources, such as security dogs for bag checks, redirecting individuals to alternative, longer queues. Volunteers at the stadium noted that the number of early arrivals significantly surpassed that of the previous seven matches held at the venue.

Gates opened four hours before kick-off, at 11:00 local time, with additional gates being opened periodically to help alleviate the growing congestion. While the delays were substantial, there were no immediate concerns raised about potential disruptions to the match's scheduled start time.

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The number of people arriving early before the game was much more than the previous seven matches at the stadium.