The smoky skies in New Jersey are back due to another bout of Canadian wildfires, and they could affect the World Cup Final on Sunday at MetLife Stadium.Argentina and Spain are currently slated to face off at 3 p.m. at the East Rutherford venue.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHere’s everything you need to know about potential air quality issues for Sunday’s match:The smoke first started invading New Jersey on Wednesday, but it got significantly worse on Thursday. Per the National Weather Service, the current air quality in East Rutherford is an 83, which sits in the “moderate” category.The air quality is expected to increase into the “unhealthy” category later Thursday, which sits between the 150 and 200 range.On Friday, it’s projected to go down into the “unhealthy for sensitive groups level,” around the 120 mark.1 / 10Locals visit a scenic overlook in Garret Mountain Reservation, Jul 14, 2026, Woodland Park, NJ, USA.(Yannick Peterhans/NorthJersey.com)The National Weather Service predicts an improvement in air quality on Friday, which bodes well for acceptable conditions Sunday.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHowever, there is no official forecast for Sunday yet. More information will likely be available on Saturday.Yes, there will likely still be some haziness in the sky for Sunday’s final. However, rain is forecasted to come on Saturday, which should help clear some of the smoke.As of now, there are no plans to postpone the match due to air quality issues.Thankfully for fans and players, it won’t be unbearably hot for the final on Sunday.Temperatures are predicted to top out at 83 degrees with 57% humidity, per weather.com. It will be mostly sunny with a few passing clouds. Rain is unlikely, forecasted at just a 9% chance.This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Air quality issues loom over Sunday’s World Cup Final. See NJ forecast
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