World Cup 2026: Why did Spain delay their final training session before facing Argentina?

19.07.26 AET World Cup

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Just hours before their colossal World Cup final showdown with Argentina, Spain's preparations have been thrown into disarray by an unpredictable force: the weather. The reigning European champions were forced to scrap their final practice session on the eve of the decisive match due to dangerous storm conditions.

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The training was originally fixed for 11:00 AM at their New Jersey base, but relentless thunderstorms rendered the pitch unusable. Under strict local safety regulations, all outdoor drills are automatically halted the moment lightning is detected in the vicinity.

The coaching staff held out hope for roughly three-quarters of an hour, anxiously watching the skies for a break. However, the grim forecast offered no respite, leaving the RFEF with no choice but to officially pull the plug on the session, forcing the squad to adapt their final preparations indoors.

Hazem Mlhem |

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Hazem Mlhem est un rédacteur sportif expérimenté, animé par une passion pour le football africain.

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