Spectators are required to vacate the premises.
Chat Instagram Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Telegram Youtube E-Mail Print Copy Link Soccer Suspension at Club World Cup: The score stands at 2:0 after 63 minutes between Palmeiras and Al-Ahly FC, leading to a temporary stadium evacuation due to a critical weather warning. Upon resumption, no further issues arise.
A Victory Following Delay: A thrilling 2:0 (0:0) triumph by Palmeiras against Al-Ahly in the Club World Cup's Group A showdown sets the stage. This group features Lionel Messi's Inter Miami and FC Porto. Al-Ahly's Abdou Ali accidentally scores his own goal (49'), and Jose Manuel Lopez furthers Palmeiras's lead (59'), giving them the upper hand in Group A with four points from two games. The initial games in this group ended scoreless.
At MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, the Club World Cup match between Palmeiras and Al-Ahly was disrupted by severe weather. A thunderstorm with lightning risks urged the game's postponement, leading to an evacuation of the venue to ensure spectators and players' safety. The storm briefly halted play in the second half after a weather alert was issued.
Luckily, by the time the FIFA World Cup final is scheduled to take place at the MetLife Stadium next year, the passing storm allowed for a smooth resumption of play after a nearly 50-minute hiatus. Similar weather disruptions occurred in a prior game between RB Salzburg and CF Pachuca, which was held up for 99 minutes due to a storm the day before.
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- Club World Cup 2025
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Climate Concerns:As weather troubles persist during the Club World Cup, concerns about extreme weather conditions and the potential impact on future tournaments heighten. In addition to the heatwave expected after the storms, climate change poses a significant threat in hosting global sports events, requiring organizers to assess and adapt their strategies accordingly.
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The Commission has also been consulted on the draft directive regarding the mounting concerns about extreme weather conditions impacting global sports events, like the Club World Cup, taking place in various regions, including the USA. In light of the sports scenario, the champions-league, European leagues, and other tournaments may also face similar challenges in the future.
