Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Spain's World Cup Final Training Cancelled Due to Thunderstorms
Spain's final training session before the FIFA World Cup final against Argentina was cancelled because of thunderstorms in New Jersey.
Instead of training outside, the Spanish team did an indoor warm-up.
FIFA said there wouldn't be another training time for Spain, but it wasn't clear if Argentina's training session would happen as planned.
The final match is scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
Spain's final training session before the World Cup final was cancelled due to thunderstorms.
The Spanish team held an indoor warm-up session instead.
FIFA confirmed the cancellation and stated there would be no alternative training slot for Spain.
The status of Argentina's scheduled training session remained unclear.
The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is set to kick off at 1500 local time (1900 GMT) on Sunday.
- Who
- Spain's national football team
- What
- Cancellation of final training session due to thunderstorms
- When
- Saturday before the World Cup final
- Where
- Melanie Lane Training Grounds, East Hanover, New Jersey
- Why
- Thunderstorms and adherence to US storm safety protocol
Spain's Perspective
FIFA's Perspective
Training Session Cancellation
Spain's Perspective
Spain adapted by holding an indoor warm-up session.
FIFA's Perspective
FIFA confirmed the cancellation due to safety protocols.
- Event
- FIFA World Cup 2026 Final
- Teams
- Spain vs. Argentina
- Location
- Melanie Lane Training Grounds, East Hanover, New Jersey
- Reason for Cancellation
- Thunderstorms and safety protocols
- Alternative Session
- Indoor warm-up for Spain
- Match Kickoff
- 1500 local time (1900 GMT) on Sunday
