World Cup final braced for weather, logistics and superstitious president

The FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain will be played on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Meteorologists say thunderstorms will clear Canadian wildfire smoke, leaving only light haze for kickoff. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has complained to FIFA that Spain received a more favorable training schedule. Argentine President Javier Milei announced he will watch the match from his residence due to superstition. In India, several Kerala schools declared a holiday so students can view the game live.