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World Cup 2026: New York posts air quality health warning just before final

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026grace

Authorities in New York and New Jersey have declared an air quality health warning due to drifting wildfire smoke, arriving only days before the World Cup final. Smoke from fires burning in Canada has settled across the New York metropolitan area, leading officials to advise people to limit strenuous activity outdoors and remain inside when […]

BBC and ITV to air the entire World Cup final halftime show despite scheduling concerns

July 16, 2026grace

Two British television networks intend to broadcast the entirety of Fifa’s contentious half-time performance during the final at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, although they still do not know how long the interval entertainment will run. Last month, a newspaper report indicated that networks were worried about the duration of the half-time […]