Congresswoman Nellie Pou on hosting the World Cup in New Jersey

WNYC News | Jul 19

The World Cup final is this afternoon at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Spain will take on defending champion Argentina. The match kicks off at 3 p.m. with watch parties scheduled all around the region, including on the Great Lawn at Central Park where 50,000 people are expected.

In advance of the game, New Jersey Congresswoman Nellie Pou joins Weekend Edition host David Furst to talk about hosting several World Cup matches in her district.

 

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