Despite growing concerns over the air quality in the surrounding area, reports claim that Sunday’s World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is not yet at risk of being relocated. However, that status could still be changed by conditions over the coming days.
Fears over the safety of fans and players have swelled in the week leading up to the final after much of the Northeast region of the U.S. became engulfed in a yellowy haze. This dramatic drop in air quality was caused by the winds carrying smoke from wildfires in Canada across the border. The Vancouver Whitecaps’ return to MLS action against Chicago Fire at Soldier Field was canceled on Thursday.
