There are concerns that the final match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup between Argentina and Spain could be postponed to another date due to smoke caused by wildfires in the USA.
According to sources, the probability of this scenario is low, as there are still three days until the final, and air quality is expected to improve for the match scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New York.
Nevertheless, organizers are giving top priority to the health and safety of players, officials, and more than 80,000 spectators. If the level of harmful substances in the air exceeds established norms, FIFA may consider changing the match time or taking other measures in accordance with the tournament regulations.
As of now, no official statement regarding a change in the final schedule has been issued.
It should be noted that previously, an MLS championship match in the USA between the Chicago Fire and Vancouver Whitecaps was also postponed to another date due to unacceptable air quality caused by wildfires in Canada.
The Jazzoir national team is expecting a change in its head coach after being eliminated from the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament.
The Jazzoir team left the competition after suffering a 0-2 defeat against the Swiss national team in the Round of 16 match.
According to the publication 'Footmercato', there is a possibility that Eric Shell could replace the current team leader, Vladimir Petkovich. Currently, Eric Shell serves as the head coach of the Nigerian national team.
