- Spain's national football team trained outdoors in New Jersey for the World Cup final against Argentina, despite hazardous wildfire smoke affecting the region.
- The smoke, originating from Canadian wildfires, led to calls from experts for indoor training due to potential health risks.
- Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino acknowledged the visible and smellable smoke but stated the team was focusing on the upcoming final.
- Uncertainty persists regarding the smoke's potential impact on the final, with air quality forecasts predicting some improvement but also the possibility of more smoke after rain.
- A US President was scheduled to meet with FIFA President Gianni Infantino to discuss the health dangers posed by the smoke, with approximately 80,000 fans expected at the open-air stadium.
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