Will the Canadian wildfire smoke affect Spain vs Argentina World Cup final?
Summary
Smoke from Canadian wildfires has caused poor air quality in parts of the United States, including New York and New Jersey, where the World Cup final will be held. FIFA and officials say the smoke does not currently threaten the final, but they are closely watching the situation.Key Facts
- Wildfire smoke from Canada has caused unhealthy air quality alerts across the US Northeast and Midwest.
- The World Cup final will take place in an open stadium in the New York-New Jersey metro area.
- Officials expect about 80,000 fans to attend the final.
- Air quality in New York and New Jersey is unhealthy for sensitive groups but better than it was earlier in the week.
- FIFA has a weather expert working with the National Weather Service to monitor air quality near the final’s location.
- President Donald Trump plans to meet FIFA President Gianni Infantino before the final.
- Some US cities like Detroit and Chicago are experiencing hazardous air quality due to lingering wildfire smoke.
- Other World Cup matches faced weather challenges, but none were canceled or delayed because of wildfire smoke.
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