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Lightning Storm Threatens Mexico-England World Cup Round of 16 Match
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First reported by N12 · 1 hour ago
What happened
A lightning storm near Mexico City's Azteca Stadium threatens to delay or suspend the Mexico-England World Cup Round of 16 match, though it is currently set to proceed as planned. FIFA considered rescheduling but kept the original time, with storm protocols ready to pause the game if lightning strikes nearby.
- 01Lightning storm triggers storm protocols at Azteca Stadium before Mexico-England match.
- 02Match currently scheduled as planned but may be delayed or suspended due to weather.
- 03If lightning strikes within 13 km, game pauses for at least 30 minutes per regulations.
- 04FIFA considered moving kickoff six hours earlier but decided against it.
- 05Weather concerns in Mexico City have been ongoing since the previous Friday.
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