FIFA president to meet with White House about wildfire smoke’s potential impact on World Cup final

Getty Images FIFA president Gianni Infantino is set to meet with officials from the White House on Friday regarding the wildfire smoke that has impacted air quality in the New York area, which will host Sunday’s World Cup final between Spain and Argentina . The parties will discuss any potential risk to players and fans’ health and safety at MetLife Stadium, according to Sky Sports. It remains unlikely that the final will not be played as scheduled on Sunday at 3 p.m. local time despite any possible concerns. More than 100 fires near Canada’s border with Minnesota have impacted air…