If air quality is poor, Argentina could be hurt by Spain's style in World Cup Final, FOX analyst says

Sports analyst Dan Dakich previews the FIFA World Cup Final between Argentina and Spain, highlighting Lionel Messi's leadership. Dakich predicts Argentina will win, praising Messi's consistent greatness. The discussion then shifts to WNBA star Caitlin Clark, whom NBA Commissioner Adam Silver called a 'political football' amid physical play controversies. Dakich attributes some issues to WNBA players' jealousy and envy.

The World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on Sunday between Spain and Argentina has the potential to be played in unhealthy conditions.

Canadian wildfires have caused the air quality in the Northeast and Midwest to range from "unhealthy" to "hazardous."

This would not be the first time wildfire smoke had a presence in a major soccer game - the 2015 Women's World Cup final in Canada was surrounded by nearby wildfire smoke. But with professional games being moved because of the air, the World Cup could potentially be next on the list.

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Lionel Messi celebrates to fans after crossing the ball for Argentina's second goal by Lautaro Martinez during the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal match between England and Argentina at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 15, 2026. (Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

FOX announcer John Strong, though, is not too concerned just yet.

"I have hope and confidence that the larger forces at play will make sure that this is a good condition to be able to play a wonderful match and a wonderful occasion and, hopefully not altogether, that hot either in looking at the forecast for Sunday," John Strong said.

However, color commentator Stu Holden said the potential conditions could play a major role on the pitch and could actually be a