Nearly one in five World Cup matches reached heat levels players’ union warns against

A vast plume of smoke from the blazes—a regular feature of Canada’s forest landscape—has been drifting across the United States, triggering health warnings in multiple states.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 final on Sunday in New York faces the threat of poor air quality as wild fires continue to rage in Canada.

More than 80,000 fans are expected at the stadium for Sunday’s showdown, with officials monitoring air quality levels and weather conditions ahead of one of football’s biggest events.

Dangerous wildfire smoke blankets large parts of Canada and the US Man walks in front of fencing and US Capitol amid thick haze, wearing face mask