#BinancePickAndWin Unexpected threat for the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.
The match scheduled for Sunday could have an unwelcome guest.
The U.S. state of New Jersey is on alert due to smoke coming from major wildfires in Canada, days before hosting the 2026 World Cup final, which will feature teams from Spain and Argentina.
In East Rutherford, where MetLife Stadium—the venue for Sunday’s match—is located, air quality is registering levels considered unhealthy for sensitive groups, according to the IQAir system.
Thus, with the sun barely visible through the haze, the Spanish team carried out training on Thursday in the nearby town of East Hanover.
However, forecasts point to heavy rain arriving on Saturday, which could help disperse the smoke and prevent further risks during the final. For the time being, neither FIFA nor the national teams have commented on any possible effects.
The match scheduled for Sunday could have an unwelcome guest.
The U.S. state of New Jersey is on alert due to smoke coming from major wildfires in Canada, days before hosting the 2026 World Cup final, which will feature teams from Spain and Argentina.
In East Rutherford, where MetLife Stadium—the venue for Sunday’s match—is located, air quality is registering levels considered unhealthy for sensitive groups, according to the IQAir system.
Thus, with the sun barely visible through the haze, the Spanish team carried out training on Thursday in the nearby town of East Hanover.
However, forecasts point to heavy rain arriving on Saturday, which could help disperse the smoke and prevent further risks during the final. For the time being, neither FIFA nor the national teams have commented on any possible effects.