Timelapse video shows World Cup final stadium blanketed in smoke from Canada wildfires

Holly BishopFri, July 17, 2026 at 2:26 PM UTC

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A timelapse video shows the World Cup 2026 final stadium being covered in a thick blanket of smoke from Canada’s wildfires.

Officials in New York and New Jersey have issued an air quality health alert as a result of smoke caused by more than 800 burning wildfires north of the border.

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Footage shows the MetLife Stadium, where Spain and Argentina will face off on Sunday (19 July), barely visible as it is engulfed by smoky haze.

The venue, which has a capacity of 82,500, does not have a roof, meaning players and spectators will likely be exposed to the smoky conditions unless they clear in the next few days.

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Source: “AOL Sports”