New York issues air quality alert days before final
New York and New Jersey officials have issued air quality alerts due to smoke from Canadian wildfires ahead of the World Cup final. Despite the health concerns, the event is expected to proceed as scheduled.
Why it matters
Environmental factors like wildfire smoke are increasingly impacting the feasibility and safety of large-scale international sporting events.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, New York New Jersey Stadium has so far staged seven matches at the 2026 World Cup
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