article author: AFP Author: Sat, 2026-07-18 23: 08 EAST RUTHERFORD: Spain and Argentina prepared to do battle in Sunday’s World Cup final in New Jersey as organizers said they were keeping a close eye on smoke from wildfires in Canada. Lionel Messi’s Argentina are bidding to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, while Spain are trying to win a second title after their maiden victory in 2010. Organizers said they were “monitoring closely” the smoke that has choked skies over large areas of the US. Main category: Sport Football Tags: FIFA World Cup 2026 Spain



