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World Cup Final: Canadian Wildfires Raise White House, FIFA Concerns
Officials will review smoke-related health risks as nearly 900 Canadian fires continue to threaten air quality before Sunday’s final, forecasters said.
- On Friday, White House officials met with FIFA President Gianni Infantino to discuss potential health dangers posed by wildfire smoke in the New York-New Jersey area ahead of Sunday's World Cup final.
- Smoke from Canadian wildfires has blanketed the Northeast all week, with 126 fires in Canada remaining "out of control" and conditions expected to remain "quite unpredictable."
- Sunday's air quality forecast for MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford shows a moderate index of 63, though New York City remains at an unhealthy 126, with clear skies and 80 degrees Fahrenheit expected.
- Officials indicate that cancellation of the final remains extremely remote, requiring a "Hazardous" air quality ranking, while cooler temperatures and rainfall are expected to further decrease smoke levels.
- President Donald Trump will attend Sunday's final, joining performers including Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, and BTS, with broadcast coverage on Fox and Telemundo.
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President Donald Trump is set to meet Gianni Infantino as wildfire smoke continues to raise concerns over respiratory and cardiovascular health risks.
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