Wildfire smoke and poor air quality in the northeastern region raise concerns about the scheduled World Cup final on Sunday.

Meanwhile, storms will bring heavy rain and local flooding, but they may also help dissipate the wildfire smoke, acting as a 'golden ball' that saves the situation in the cup final match on Sunday.

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