On July 15, according to American media ESPN, the New Jersey Governor assured the public that the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium would take lessons from the violent scenes of the Copa America semifinal between Uruguay and Colombia in Charlotte, ensuring genuine safety and reliability.
The Copa America semifinal saw Uruguay lose to Colombia, with forward Núñez storming into the stands to confront fans, prompting a formal investigation by CONMEBOL. The chaos inside the stadium raised questions about whether the United States, along with co-hosts Mexico and Canada, are ready to host the World Cup in two years.
The New Jersey Governor stated, “Thankfully, nothing like this has ever happened at MetLife Stadium. I don’t know what happened last week, but safety is paramount to us.”
“The safety of fans, families, and players is a special concern, and such incidents have never occurred at MetLife. God willing, we won’t see anything like that again, but we will take all necessary precautions.”
Prior to today’s Copa America final, the match was repeatedly delayed due to mismanagement, with some fans openly questioning whether the U.S. seems unprepared for the World Cup.
