Wildfire Smoke In New Jersey Expected To Wane Ahead Of World Cup Final
Forbes • • sports
Key Points:
- The FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey is expected to have moderate air quality on Sunday, despite smoke from Canadian wildfires affecting the region and prompting discussions between FIFA president Gianni Infantino and White House officials about health risks.
- It is unlikely the final will be postponed, as improved weather forecasts predict sunny conditions and a high of 82°F, alleviating concerns about poor air quality impacting the event.
- Other sports events have been affected by wildfire smoke, with a Major League Soccer match in Chicago canceled and a Philadelphia Phillies-New York Mets game rescheduled due to hazardous air quality.
- Over 950 active wildfires in Canada have caused significant smoke spread, leading to evacuations of over 120,000 people and hazardous air quality levels in cities like Chicago and Detroit; air quality is expected to improve by the weekend but may still experience periodic smoke episodes.
