World Cup in Smoke Cloud | Calgary News

The World Cup final is set for Sunday at MetLife Stadium, but Canadian wildfire smoke has pushed air quality to dangerous levels, prompting President Trump to threaten postponing the game to protect players and fans. U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra confirmed the administration won’t risk health, especially with Trump expected to be on hand to present the trophy. This isn’t the first time smoke has disrupted sports—MLS and MLB games were already affected. Athletes report visible and tangible smoke, even as officials monitor pollution levels hovering around 10-20 micrograms per cubic meter, far above WHO’s recommended 5. With the stakes high and safety paramount, the world watches to see if the President will ultimately call the game off. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b9560f4dd7afc7b8