Archive · 21 Jun 2025
Club World Cup Games Delayed by Storms, Lightning in the US
The FIFA Club World Cup, a soccer tournament, is facing some trouble because of the weather.
Games have been stopped because of thunderstorms and lightning.
In Orlando, a match was delayed for almost two hours because of a lightning storm.
Other games in different cities also had to stop because of bad weather.
To keep everyone safe, FIFA, the soccer organization, has rules.
If lightning gets too close, they stop the game.
Everyone, including players and fans, has to go inside to stay safe until the storm passes.
The FIFA Club World Cup matches have been disrupted by extreme weather conditions.
A match between Benfica and Auckland City was suspended for nearly two hours due to lightning in Orlando.
Games in Cincinnati and New Jersey also faced delays due to severe thunderstorms and lightning.
FIFA has weather protocols in place to ensure the safety of players and spectators.
Match suspensions are triggered if lightning is detected within 10 miles of the stadium.
- Who
- Players, fans, and organizers of the FIFA Club World Cup.
- What
- FIFA Club World Cup matches were delayed due to severe weather conditions.
- When
- During the FIFA Club World Cup.
- Where
- Matches in Orlando, Cincinnati, and New Jersey, USA.
- Why
- To ensure the safety of players and spectators during severe weather.
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Safety Protocols
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- Tournament
- FIFA Club World Cup
- Weather Disruptions
- Lightning, thunderstorms, heavy rain
- Match Delay - Orlando
- Nearly two hours
- Match Delay - Cincinnati
- Over 90 minutes
- Match Delay - New Jersey
- 50 minutes
- Lightning Detection Distance
- 10 miles (16.09 km)