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Dense smoke from Canadian wildfires shrouds major cities and dangerous air quality expands from the Pacific Northwest to the Midwest and Northeast as about 9,000 lightning strikes hit Oregon and Washington; experts call the conditions cosmically unlucky while the World Cup final looms amid the smoky backdrop.
White House officials will meet FIFA President Gianni Infantino to discuss potential health risks from Canadian wildfire smoke ahead of Sunday's World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, a match between Spain and defending champion Argentina. President Donald Trump is expected to attend the trophy presentation afterwards at Trump Tower. While NYC-area air quality has been poor to unhealthy, forecasts suggest smoke may clear enough by Sunday for the finale, and officials say cancellation remains extremely remote unless air quality reaches hazardous levels.
FIFA appointed Slovenia’s Slavko Vincic to referee the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, six years after he was briefly detained at a sex party in Bijeljina, Bosnia and Herzegovina; he was released as a witness and not charged, while another attendee later pleaded guilty to international prostitution. Vincic has refereed three matches at this World Cup, with defenders noting he was in the right place for the final.
The Spain vs. Argentina 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium is poised to be the most expensive U.S. sporting event yet, with TickPick reporting an average ticket price around $11,327 and the cheapest listings near $7,400, reflecting surging demand as Messi potentially bids farewell and the final unfolds in the U.S.
Vintage 2007 photos show Messi with a baby Lamine Yamal, a rediscovered moment that fans call a full-circle preface to Sunday's World Cup final.
FIFA announced a Super Bowl–style halftime concert for the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, headlined by Madonna, Shakira and BTS and curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, with proceeds supporting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund which aims to raise $100 million to help children access education and soccer.
Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh and cricket commentator Mohammad Kaif congratulated Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif on the success of their film 'Tiger 3' during a promotional event at the World Cup Final. Singh expressed his wishes for India to win its third title, while Kaif hoped for Rohit Sharma to lead the team to victory. 'Tiger 3' has crossed the Rs 200 crore mark at the domestic box office, making it the fourth highest-grossing Bollywood movie in 2023.
Prince William, president of the Football Association, has apologized for not attending the Women's World Cup final in Sydney and wished the England women's national team good luck. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is also not expected to attend. Sports broadcaster Gabby Logan criticized their absence, questioning whether they would miss a men's World Cup final. England will face Spain in the final, with the opportunity to become the first England football team to win a World Cup since 1966. The government has no plans for an extra bank holiday if England wins, but both Labour and the Liberal Democrats have called for one.
England's women's football team, the Lionesses, will wear their all blue away kit in the World Cup final against Spain due to concerns over wearing light colors during players' periods. As the away team, England cannot wear their customary white kit, which would clash with Spain's red home shirt. The decision to wear the blue kit with lighter shade shorts was made after lobbying from the players. The final will be held at Stadium Australia, and it guarantees a first-time World Cup winner as neither team has reached this stage before.
Sarina Wiegman, the coach of the England national team, has led her team to the World Cup final, showcasing her genius coaching abilities. Known for her pragmatism and adaptability, Wiegman has guided England to success in the Euro 2022 and now the World Cup 2023 final. Despite her calm and focused demeanor, she has created a safe and supportive environment for her players. Wiegman's ability to handle setbacks and make necessary changes has been evident throughout the tournament, and her coaching expertise has been praised by players and experts alike.