With the clock ticking down to the 62nd minute and Palmeiras leading 2-0, referee Anthony Taylor decided to stop the game to ensure the safety of the players, spectators, and the entire production team.
Panic gripped MetLife Stadium as the emergency weather alert system sounded. Spectators watching the match were instructed to immediately leave their seats and proceed to shelters inside the stadium.
An announcement was broadcast over loudspeakers and displayed on a large screen: “For your safety, we ask everyone to leave the stands and take shelter inside the stadium.”
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The recurring extreme weather conditions at numerous international soccer venues across the US are raising concerns about the organization of the 2026 World Cup. Metlife Stadium is also the venue for the final of the world's biggest football tournament next year. Meteorological experts and organizers will have to review disaster prevention procedures to ensure the safety of tens of thousands of people during upcoming matches.
Not only the fans, but also the on-site commentators from DAZN were asked to retreat to the waiting area, causing the broadcast to be redirected back to the central studio. Event staff quickly coordinated to guide the crowd in an orderly manner into the corridors and west halls, limiting panic.
After a 48-minute break, the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ match resumed at 2:15 PM (local time) and ended with a 2-0 victory for Palmeiras.
Notably, this wasn't the only match affected by bad weather during the preseason and FIFA Club World Cup series in the US. The day before, a friendly between RB Salzburg and Mexican club Pachuca in Cincinnati was also interrupted for over 90 minutes due to lightning. In Orlando, the match between Ulsan Hyundai (South Korea) and Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) was also delayed by 65 minutes due to heavy thunderstorms.
Source: https://znews.vn/bao-dong-cho-world-cup-2026-post1562342.html
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