World Cup 2026: major twist for the Scotland - Brazil match!

24.06.26 FT World Cup

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The clash between Scotland and Brazil might not unfold as originally planned. Due to a weather alert in Florida, FIFA may be forced to delay the kickoff of this decisive Group C fixture at the 2026 World Cup.

The showdown between Scotland and Brazil, scheduled for Friday in Miami for the third matchday of Group C at the 2026 World Cup, could face disruption. According to SportBibble, weather conditions in Florida have raised fears of a scenario similar to the France-Iraq encounter, which was recently delayed due to thunderstorms.

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Indeed, the US state is currently under a storm warning, with a high risk of heavy rainfall and lightning activity as kickoff approaches. Organizers and local authorities are closely monitoring the situation.

However, the protocol in effect in the United States is extremely strict. If lightning is detected within an eight-mile radius—about 13 kilometers—of the stadium, all outdoor activities are immediately suspended for at least thirty minutes. Brazil and Scotland may therefore be forced to wait before taking to the pitch.

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI |

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