Spain Practices in Smoke Amid Climate Crisis | Fayetteville News

Fayetteville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 17, 2026 · 1m

Spain’s World Cup squad trained in smoky New Jersey as wildfire haze blanketed the region, forcing officials to urge athletes to wear masks or stay indoors — a stark reminder of climate change’s growing grip on global sports. While Argentina trained safely in cleaner Atlanta, doctors warned that even elite athletes face serious health risks from inhaling polluted air, with long-term consequences including asthma, inflammation, and thousands of annual deaths. With air quality dangerously high and the championship just days away, the episode raises urgent questions about how major events must…