Smoky, stormy weather expected to clear in time for World Cup final

Source: New York Post

Mother Nature may have delivered one final assist before the biggest match in soccer. After days of wildfire smoke from Canada cast a gray haze over northern New Jersey, Saturday’s steady rain and rolling thunderstorms arrived with a purpose beyond just disrupting Spain’s and Argentina’s training sessions. The steady downpour likely scrubbed a significant amount of smoke and fine particulate matter from the atmosphere, hopefully setting the stage for a favorable forecast during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium.