Weather causing increasing concern at Club World Cup
Summary
Recent matches at the Fifa Club World Cup have faced delays due to bad weather, including thunderstorms and a heatwave. Games in the United States experienced interruptions from storms while forecasts predict high temperatures for upcoming matches, raising concerns for player and fan safety. Fifa is monitoring the situation to ensure safety during these games.Key Facts
- Several Club World Cup games were delayed because of thunderstorms and heavy rain.
- The game between Benfica and Auckland City in Orlando started over two hours late.
- Upcoming matches may see temperatures as high as 41°C, leading to concerns from the group Fossil Free Football.
- Stadiums without adequate shade raise safety concerns for players and fans.
- Fifa has stated they are monitoring weather conditions and will use cooling breaks during games.
- There will be delays in games due to weather which can affect scheduling, as seen in previous matches with waits of up to two-and-a-half hours.
- Fans at some games complained about the heat, and issues with water availability were reported.
- Fifa allows fans to bring empty clear bottles up to one liter into stadiums in response to the heat concerns.
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