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

Skip linksSkip to Content Live Navigation menuNewsAfricaAsiaUS & CanadaLatin AmericaEuropeAsia PacificWorld CupMiddle EastExplainedOpinionVideoFeaturesEconomySportHuman RightsClimate CrisisInvestigationsInteractivesIn PicturesScience & TechnologyPodcastsTravelSponsored Content Live Navigation menuTrendingUS-Israel war on IranWorld Cup 2026Tracking Israel's ceasefire violationsDonald TrumpCanadian wildfire smoke shrouds US, potential risk for World Cup finalNewsFeedPlumes 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