The World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on Sunday between Spain and Argentina has the potential to be played in unhealthy conditions.Canadian wildfires have caused the air quality in the Northeast and Midwest to range from "unhealthy" to "hazardous."This would not be the first time wildfire smoke had a presence in a major soccer game - the 2015 Women's World Cup final in Canada was surrounded by nearby wildfire smoke.But with professional games being moved because of the air, the World Cup could potentially be next on the list.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMLionel Messi celebrates to fans after crossing the ball for Argentina's second goal by Lautaro Martinez during the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal match between England and Argentina at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 15, 2026.
(Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)FOX announcer John Strong, though, is not too concerned just yet."I have hope and confidence that the larger forces at play will make sure that this is a good condition to be able to play a wonderful match and a wonderful occasion and, hopefully not altogether, that hot either in looking at the forecast for Sunday," John Strong said.However, color commentator Stu Holden said the potential conditions could play a major role on the pitch and could actually be a detriment to Argentina."It has me leaning and thinking Spain's possession will be as important as ever for them to make another team run, given the way that they wear teams down," Holden said."So, I do think it's important from an Argentine perspective that they have to find ways to have possession of the ball against this Spanish team, which is so very difficult."As we always say, the ball moves faster than you can run, and Spain do that when they get a goal.
If they get the first goal, it's almost impossible to come back against them, because they don't stop playing.So, my hope is that the smoke doesn't play a part because that would be a shame, and certainly the conditio...