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The kick-off of Tuesday's World Cup last 32 match between co-hosts Mexico and Ecuador has been delayed due to "adverse weather conditions," FIFA said in a statement.
"Kick-off has been delayed due to adverse weather conditions. The match will begin when deemed safe," the football governing body said.
The match was to originally start at 7pm (0100 GMT) but a thunderstorm has been raging above the stadium around an hour before the initial kick-off time. It's unclear when the match will begin.
Based on weather service recommendations on outdoor activities, matches are delayed or stopped for 30 minutes if lightning strikes within 13 kilometres of a stadium. Every further lightning strike sets off the 30 minute rule again.
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"Kick-off has been delayed due to adverse weather conditions. The match will begin when deemed safe," the football governing body said.
The match was to originally start at 7pm (0100 GMT) but a thunderstorm has been raging above the stadium around an hour before the initial kick-off time. It's unclear when the match will begin.
Based on weather service recommendations on outdoor activities, matches are delayed or stopped for 30 minutes if lightning strikes within 13 kilometres of a stadium. Every further lightning strike sets off the 30 minute rule again.
Continue reading...
