The U.S. is set to host 78 out of the 104 World Cup matches as a co-host of the tournament in 2026, alongside Canada and Mexico.
The Copa America soccer final between Argentina and Colombia on Sunday saw chaotic scenes at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
"It was, without a question, not just an embarrassment, it was absurd," said Anjali Bal, Babson College associate professor of entertainment and sports marketing. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said it responded to a total of 120 incidents at the stadium and the surrounding area, 116 of which were for medical calls.
Chief among the criticisms is what some say was a lack of security checkpoints and an outer perimeter to stop the flow of traffic into the stadium.
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