FIFA & White House Officials To Discuss Air Quality Risks Ahead Of World Cup Final
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Key Points:
- White House officials are scheduled to meet with FIFA president Gianni Infantino to discuss potential health risks from Canadian wildfire smoke affecting the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday.
- President Donald Trump will attend the final between Spain and Argentina, expected to present the winner’s trophy, and will also attend a FIFA reception at Trump Tower in Manhattan.
- Air quality in the New York City area is currently rated "Poor" but may worsen overnight before improving on Sunday, with forecasts predicting clear skies and moderate temperatures for the match.
- Officials have indicated that cancellation of the final is highly unlikely unless air quality reaches a "Hazardous" level, which experts do not anticipate.
- The World Cup final will be broadcast in English on Fox and in Spanish on Telemundo, with streaming available via the Fox One app, Peacock, YouTube TV, Fubo, and Hulu.
