The World Cup reaches its finish today with Spain and Argentina set to meet in the final. Along with the focus on the match itself, conditions around the event appear to have improved at just the right time for FIFA.

According to the report, organizers benefited from a favorable weather turn ahead of the finale. Wildfire smoke that had been a concern is no longer in place, and rain is not expected to affect Spain.

That gives the championship match a cleaner backdrop and removes two potential disruptions from the day. Clearer air and dry conditions can help keep attention where FIFA wants it most: on the final between two major contenders.

As the tournament closes with Spain versus Argentina, the weather story has shifted from possible complications to a bit of good fortune. For FIFA, the timing could hardly be better on the day the World Cup crowns its champion.