Spain, Argentina set for World Cup final amid tight security
What's new: President Donald Trump's expected attendance stretched media entry lines to as long as three hours at MetLife.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Spain and Argentina were set to meet Sunday in the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, with Spain chasing a second title and Argentina trying to defend its crown in what supporters hope is a final flourish for Lionel Messi. Security was visibly tighter ahead of kickoff because of expected attendance by President Donald Trump, with Secret Service screening creating long lines for journalists, entertainers and volunteers. Organizers also planned a heavily Americanized pregame and halftime spectacle featuring Post Malone, Tom Cruise, Jennifer Hudson, Christopher Macchio, Madonna and Shakira. Weather concerns eased before the match as wildfire smoke from Canada cleared and cooler, clearer conditions replaced the heat that marked earlier days.