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Today, White House representatives will meet with FIFA President Gianni Infantino ahead of the World Cup final on Sunday to discuss the potential health risks posed by smoke from forest fires in the New York and New Jersey areas, according to a post by Harris on X. Reports indicate that the 2026 World Cup final, scheduled for July 19 in New York, is under threat of postponement due to forest fires in Canada that have contributed to smog formation.
Consensus
- The White House planned a meeting with FIFA President Gianni Infantino before the 2026 World Cup final.
- The meeting was intended to discuss health risks posed by smoke from wildfires in Canada.
- The 2026 World Cup final is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
- The final will feature a match between Spain and Argentina.
Points of divergence
- FIFA has launched an investigation into an Argentine team banner related to the Falkland (Malvinas) Islands, displayed after their semifinal victory over England. — vm
- U.S. President Donald Trump stated that losses from Canadian wildfires should be added to existing import tariffs against Canada. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- White House to meet with FIFA over risks of World Cup final smoke from wildfires — Вечерняя Москва
- White House and Infantino plan to discuss risks of hosting the 2026 World Cup final — Вести