Alarm for World Cup 2026

When the clock struck 62 minutes and Palmeiras were leading 2-0, referee Anthony Taylor decided to stop the match to ensure the safety of the players, spectators as well as the entire production crew.

Panic gripped MetLife Stadium as the emergency weather warning system went off. Spectators watching the game were asked to immediately leave their seats and go to shelters inside the stadium.

An announcement was played over loudspeakers and displayed on a large screen: “For your safety, we ask everyone to leave the stands and take shelter inside the stadium.”

BTC calls on fans to evacuate.

Extreme weather conditions that have continued to occur at many international soccer venues in the United States are raising concerns about the organization of the 2026 World Cup. Metlife Stadium is also the venue for the final of the world's biggest tournament next year. Meteorologists and tournament organizers will have to review disaster prevention procedures to ensure the safety of tens of thousands of people in the upcoming matches.

Not only fans, but also on-site commentators from DAZN were asked to retreat to the lobby, forcing the TV broadcast to be relayed to the central studio. Event staff quickly coordinated to guide the crowd to move orderly into the corridors and the West Hall, limiting panic.

After a 48-minute stoppage, the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ match resumed at 2:15 p.m. local time and ended with a 2-0 victory for Palmeiras.

Notably, this was not the only match affected by bad weather during the pre-season and FIFA Club World Cup in the US. The day before, a friendly match between RB Salzburg and Mexican club Pachuca in Cincinnati was also interrupted for more than 90 minutes due to lightning. In Orlando, the match between Ulsan Hyundai (South Korea) and Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) was also postponed for 65 minutes due to heavy rain.

Source: https://znews.vn/bao-dong-cho-world-cup-2026-post1562342.html