Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds US, potential risk for World Cup final

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Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds US, potential risk for World Cup final

Plumes of smoke from wildfires in Canada are pouring into major US cities across the Midwest, Northeast and mid-Atlantic. Polluted air is affecting more than 100 million people and is creating concern ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final.

Published On 18 Jul 2026