Messi and Yamal Final at Risk: No Plan for Wildfire Smoke
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FIFA has no contingency plan for wildfire smoke at the World Cup final. The open-air stadium where Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal are set to compete cannot be sealed off from outside air. This leaves players and fans exposed to potential health hazards. Officials have not announced any alternative measures.