World Cup final reportedly not expected to be affected by air quality issues
Yahoo Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- The poor air quality in the New York/New Jersey area, caused by Canadian wildfires, is not expected to impact Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium.
- The Air Quality Index was rated "unhealthy" on Friday, prompting health officials to advise people to stay indoors and wear N95 or KN95 masks if going outside.
- Despite the smoke, Spain practiced outdoors on Thursday in northern New Jersey, and Argentina planned to travel to the area on Friday.
- Some sporting events were affected by the air quality, including a rescheduled MLB game and a postponed MLS match, but conditions are expected to improve by Sunday due to incoming storms.
- Spain aims for its second World Cup title since 2010, while Argentina seeks its fourth, having won the tournament most recently in 2022.
