World Cup organisers ‘monitoring closely’ wildfire smoke ahead of final

World Cup organizers are closely monitoring the smoke blanketing parts of the United States as the tournament's final approaches this weekend. Concerns are high regarding the dangerously unhealthy air quality affecting New Jersey, the location of the final match.

Andrew Giuliani, executive director of the White House World Cup task force, confirmed that a representative from the National Weather Service is stationed at FIFA headquarters to "monitor closely" the evolving situation. This indicates a proactive approach to potential disruptions caused by the wildfire smoke.

The final is scheduled to take place over the weekend, and the organizers' vigilance underscores the potential impact of environmental factors on major international sporting events. The focus remains on ensuring the safety and feasibility of the match amidst the ongoing air quality issues.

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There’s been discussion about it, and we have somebody with the National Weather Service that sits in FIFA headquarters there, so we’re monitoring closely.