EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (AP):Smoke from the Canadian wildfires that has engulfed the Northeast in haze is expected to mostly clear from the New Jersey area just in time for the World Cup final today, thanks to thunderstorms passing through the area, meteorologists say.

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

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

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