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

With the sun obstructed by haze, Spain’s players practiced ahead of the World Cup final outside in northern New Jersey while air conditions are hazardous because of smoke from…

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

With the sun obstructed by haze, Spain’s players practiced ahead of the World Cup final outside in northern New Jersey while air conditions are hazardous because of smoke from…

World Cup finalists Spain train in less-than-ideal conditions in New Jersey as wildfires cause excessive smoke in the north-east of the United States.

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…

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.

FIFA are relaxed about the Canadian wildfire smog in New York and New Jersey and what impact it may have on Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina

El humo de los incendios forestales en Canadá obligó a tomar precauciones durante los entrenamientos, aunque se espera que la calidad del aire mejore para el partido por el título…

NUEVA YORK (AP) — Mikel Merino puede oler y ver el humo de los incendios forestales en Canadá, que están provocando condiciones brumosas en grandes partes de Estados Unidos,…

Officials in many cities urged residents to stay indoors or wear masks outside as air quality reached unhealthy to hazardous levels, meaning it posed a health risk to everyone,

The biggest game in soccer is set for Sunday, when Argentina and Spain will meet in the World Cup final, held just outside of New York City. There’s just one problem — wildfire…

di TMNewsvenerdì 17 luglio 20261' di letturaMilano, 17 lug. (askanews) - La nube di fumo provocata dagli incendi in Canada ha raggiunto l'area di New York, dove domenica è in…

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NEW YORK: Mikel Merino can smell and see the smoke from the Canadian wildfires that are making for hazy conditions across large parts of the US, including northern New Jersey…

In the days leading up to Sunday's final, New York has been hit with poor air quality as a result of wildfires in Canada.

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It remains unclear how much, if at all, the smoke will affect the final, experts say

Canadian wildfire smoke has affected N.J.—where the World Cup final plays Sunday. FIFA's president will discuss with White House officials.

Spain and Argentina’s clash in New Jersey has been threatened by wildfires.