Smoke from fires in Canada affected the air in New York and New Jersey, prompting officials to issue an air pollution health warning.
According to the report of the British news agency, the authorities have instructed citizens to avoid going out and heavy physical activities.
Meanwhile, on July 19, the FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is scheduled to take place at the New York New Jersey Stadium, which is expected to draw more than 80,000 fans.
Although no changes to the finale have been announced at this time, the foggy weather has certainly raised concerns.
🇺🇸‼️ NUEVA YORK ESTÁ CUBIERTA DE HUMO POR LOS INCENDIOS FORESTALES EN CANADA, A 3 DÍAS PARA LA FINAL DEL MUNDIAL.
Las officials recommend NOT GOING OUT unless absolutely necessary. ⚠️ pic.twitter.com/vT5fHbSAWw
— Ataque Futbolero (@AtaqueFutbolero) July 17, 2026
After arriving in New Jersey on Wednesday, the Spanish team continued to practice on the open field as usual on Thursday, and the Argentine team will train in New Jersey on Friday.
Meanwhile, in the National Women’s Football League match, extra breaks were given in each half due to bad weather conditions, and some players complained about playing the match in such conditions.
On the other hand, the Major League Soccer match in Chicago was postponed due to air pollution.
According to the statement of the Directorate of Meteorology, the air quality is expected to improve due to the rain on Friday and Saturday.
