How US lightning rules could turn 2026 World Cup matches into hours-long marathons, with storms forcing repeated delays in cities like Miami and New Jersey.

Roughly a quarter of matches could be played in conditions that exceed recommended safety limits

The 2026 FIFA World Cup faces major weather risks as over one-third of 104 matches may exceed unsafe heat levels, with US lightning rules threatening

Several games at last year’s Club World Cup were disrupted by the weather

The 2026 FIFA World Cup faces extreme heat risks with 39 of 104 matches in danger zones, while Kraken debuts as the event's official crypto exchange

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La FIFA enfrenta un desafío climático inédito en un torneo que se jugará en pleno verano norteamericano.Las tormentas pueden provocar largas interrupciones por los estrictos…

Under US rules, even a distant strike can suspend a game – and some will take place in Florida, the thunderstorm state

How US lightning rules could turn 2026 World Cup matches into hours-long marathons, with storms forcing repeated delays in cities like Miami and New Jersey.