The FIFA World Cup Final matchup is starting to take shape, with one spot in Sunday’s championship match now secured.

Spain advanced to the final after defeating France in the first semifinal, ending France’s hopes of reaching the championship match for a third consecutive tournament.

Spain now competes for the trophy at MetLife Stadium on Sunday against the winner of England and Argentina.

With the final just days away, excitement is building across the New York-New Jersey region as fans prepare for one of the biggest sporting events in the world.

Alex Lasry, CEO of the New York-New Jersey Host Committee, joined “Mornings On 1” to discuss preparations for the final, what fans can expect and the impact of hosting the tournament’s biggest match.

Tap the video player above to watch the full interview.