FIFA, White House Keep World Cup Final on Track as New Jersey AQI Seen at 75
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 17
FIFA, White House Keep World Cup Final on Track as New Jersey AQI Seen at 75
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 17
Summary
Informal FIFA-White House talks on Friday produced no contingency plans to alter Sunday’s World Cup final in East Rutherford, even after smoke from Canadian wildfires pushed air quality to hazardous levels.
East Rutherford’s AQI hit 245 on Thursday—well above the 150 level where everyone starts to feel effects—but a cold front is forecast to push the main smoke plume offshore by Saturday evening.
Bob Van Dillen said Sunday should still look hazy, yet AQI is projected around 75, a range he described as acceptable for the Spain-Argentina final.
The smoke has already disrupted preparation in the region: Spain trained this week under hazy skies in northern New Jersey, while Argentina stayed in Atlanta ahead of the match.