Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSpain's national football team trained outdoors in New Jersey for the World Cup final against Argentina, despite hazardous wildfire smoke affecting the region. The smoke, originating from Canadian wildfires, led to calls from experts for indoor training due to potential health risks. Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino acknowledged the visible and smellable smoke but stated the team was focusing on the upcoming final. Uncertainty persists regarding the smoke's potential impact on the final, with air quality forecasts predicting some improvement but also the possibility of more smoke after rain. A US President was scheduled to meet with FIFA President Gianni Infantino to discuss the health dangers posed by the smoke, with approximately 80,000 fans expected at the open-air stadium. In fullCalls for Spain to train indoors ahead of World Cup final as wildfire smoke engulfs New JerseyMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Spain could change World Cup final training amid wildfire smoke
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSpain's national football team trained outdoors in New Jersey for the World Cup final against Argentina, despite hazardous wildfire smoke affecting the region. The smoke, originating from Canadian wildfires, led to calls from experts for indoor training due to potential health risks. Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino acknowledged the visible and smellable smoke but stated the team was focusing on the upcoming final. Uncertainty persists regarding the smoke's potential impact on the final, with air quality forecasts predicting some improvement but also the possibility of more smoke after rain. A US President was scheduled to meet with FIFA President Gianni Infantino to discuss the health dangers posed by the smoke, with approximately 80,000 fans expected at the open-air stadium. In fullCalls for Spain to train indoors ahead of World Cup final as wildfire smoke engulfs New JerseyMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
