Smoke and Soccer: The Unlikely Threat to the World Cup Final The highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 final in New Jersey has a more pressing concern than Argentina versus Spain taking center stage – the hazy skies caused by Canadian wildfires.
Forecasts suggest a slight improvement in air quality by Sunday, but it remains unclear whether this will be enough to save the match.
The past week has seen smoke from hundreds of active wildfires in Canada blanket much of North America, prompting officials to distribute face masks and cancel outdoor programming in several states. U. S.