FIFA Keeps World Cup Final on Track as New York Air Quality Improves Before Sunday
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Updated · ESPN · Jul 17
FIFA Keeps World Cup Final on Track as New York Air Quality Improves Before Sunday
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Jul 17
Summary
Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium is not under threat, with FIFA unconcerned despite air-quality alerts in New York and New Jersey.
Canadian wildfire smoke prompted officials to label air quality "unhealthy for everyone" on Friday after "very unhealthy" conditions Thursday, but the forecast is expected to improve before kickoff.
The smoke has already disrupted sport elsewhere: MLS postponed Thursday's Vancouver Whitecaps-Chicago Fire match at Soldier Field because of poor air quality.
Weather has repeatedly affected this World Cup, with England-Mexico delayed by 1 hour and France-Iraq halted for more than 2 hours.