Argentina awaits break in storm to resume World Cup training
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Argentina's national soccer team has not yet canceled its training session due to a severe thunderstorm.
- The team is awaiting FIFA protocol, which allows training to resume 30 minutes after the last lightning strike within a 13-kilometer radius.
- The storm has disrupted preparations for both Argentina and Spain before their World Cup final match.
Argentina's national soccer team is currently waiting to resume its training session, which was disrupted by a severe thunderstorm in Morristown, New Jersey. The team has not yet canceled its practice and is monitoring the weather conditions closely.
According to FIFA protocol, training can recommence 30 minutes after the last lightning strike within a 13-kilometer radius. Argentina is adhering to this rule, hoping to complete its final practice before the World Cup final match against Spain.
The storm, featuring heavy rain, wind, and lightning, has impacted the preparations of both finalists. Spain and Argentina, training approximately 7 kilometers apart, were scheduled to hold their final sessions but were prevented from taking the field at the planned time. Argentina decided to wait after the rain subsided, hoping to get some practice in before the crucial game.
Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.