Argentina Arrives at Short Hills Hilton Before July 19 World Cup Final
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Updated · NorthJersey.com · Jul 17
Argentina Arrives at Short Hills Hilton Before July 19 World Cup Final
3 articles · Updated · NorthJersey.com · Jul 17
Summary
After 11 p.m. on July 16, videos on social media showed Lionel Messi and Argentina arriving at the Hilton in Short Hills ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final.
The hotel would neither confirm nor deny the team’s stay, while fans were kept away from the entrance and only staff and FIFA-credentialed media were allowed near the arrival area.
Argentina faces Spain at 3 p.m. on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, temporarily renamed New York New Jersey Stadium for the tournament.
Argentina reached the final with a 2-1 comeback win over England in Atlanta and is chasing a second straight World Cup title; Spain beat France 2-0 and is staying at The MC Hotel in Montclair.