Wildfire smoke eases as Spain-Argentina World Cup Final eyes clear New Jersey skies
Spain and Argentina’s World Cup 2026 final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, faces lingering wildfire smoke concerns, but forecasts suggest the haze should largely clear by kickoff with moderate air quality for most people; thunderstorms disrupted some training for Spain, while Argentina kept outdoor sessions, and kickoff is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. local time under warm, breezy conditions.