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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleIt remains unclear whether smoke from Canadian wildfires will affect the World Cup 2026 final, though air quality in East Rutherford, New Jersey is forecast to improve to "moderate." New York and New Jersey officials have issued an air quality health alert as a result of wildfire smoke caused by the wildfires, which is affecting the entire northeast of the U.S. and southern Canada.Spain trained outdoors in hazardous air conditions on Thursday, prompting concern from experts who said the session should have been held indoors.Air quality improved on Friday, but forecasters say heavy rain is expected on Saturday could affect conditions before the final, which is expected to draw around 80,000 fans.Wildfire smoke poses serious health risks, with studies showing it can affect nearly every organ system and contribute to tens of thousands of deaths each year, numerous studies show.In fullWill wildfire smoke over New York threaten the World Cup final?More 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

New York City has been dealing with a "Code Red" due to the heat and air quality advisories from Canadian wildfire smoke days before the Spain-Argentina World Cup final.

As thick smoke settles in over major cities, Canada recorded the worst air quality in the world.

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ATLANTA, July 16 — The New York government issued a warning on Wednesday of “unhealthy air conditions” across the state ahead of the World Cup final between Spain and...

All you need to know about the World Cup final weather as wildfire smoke complicates the forecast

Wildfire smoke from Ontario has severely degraded air quality across the northeastern United States. Chicago recorded "Very Unhealthy" levels of fine particulate pollution on…

Smoke from Canadian wildfires has placed a haze upon New York City, Toronto, and several other major metropolitan areas.

Canadian wildfire smoke has triggered air quality alerts near MetLife Stadium days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, exposing gaps in FIFA's contingency

Smoke from over 100 Canadian wildfires triggers air quality alerts near MetLife Stadium days before the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.

Extreme heat and dry conditions fuel massive wildfires in Canada. Will the smoke disrupt the FIFA World Cup championship match in New York this weekend? Experts weigh in.

Wildfire smoke from Canada blanketed the Northeast and Upper Midwest regions of the U.S. on Friday, as the majority of blazes raging in the country remained out of control.

A dense cloud of smoke from the hundreds of wildfires burning in Canada covered much of the US northeast and southern Canada on Thursday, sharply worsening air quality in cities…

Authorities issue health warnings after smoke from wildfires in Canada envelops north-eastern US

A thick blanket of smoke from Canada’s wildfires has worsened air quality in New York and New Jersey, where Spain and Argentina will meet in Sunday’s 2026 World Cup final at…

Haze from Canadian wildfires has blanketed the New York region in the lead-up to Sunday’s World Cup final

The question looming is just as thick as the smoke itself: Will the air pollution be a problem for the World Cup final on Sunday afternoon in New York City?

The Northeast is experiencing unhealthy air quality due to Canadian wildfires as Sunday’s World Cup final in New Jersey approaches.

Thick smoke has blanketed the area around MetLife Stadium, in New Jersey, where Argentina and Spain will meet on Sunday, raising health concerns

Ahead of Sunday's World Cup Final between Argentina and Spain , residents have been urged to stay indoors and avoid outdoor exercise.

Dense wildfire smoke billowing down from Canada set off unhealthy air quality alerts across the United States again Friday, fomenting concern over the weekend's World Cup final…