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It’s the opening match of the tournament World Cup 2026 Threatened by severe weather after warnings of a severe tropical storm approaching the coast of Mexico just days before the start… The biggest football event in the world.
The tournament is set to open next Thursday at Mexico City’s Banorte Stadium, with hosts Mexico taking on South Africa amid fears the weather could affect the atmosphere of the upcoming game.
According to meteorologists, including Alex Duffus, an active wet mass currently located over the Pacific Ocean and Central America has begun to show signs of rapid development, raising the possibility of thunderstorms in the Mexican capital coinciding with opening day.
Dofus explained to the newspaper.Daily Mail:The British newspaper says: “Tropical moisture headed for Mexico City is subject to close monitoring given the potential for it to develop into a more powerful weather system in the coming days.”
Weather forecasts indicate the possibility of heavy rain and high humidity, with temperatures reaching 26 degrees Celsius. These conditions can cause additional challenges for players physically and affect the tempo of the game and the speed of transitions on the field.
Observers also do not rule out that these weather conditions may affect the quality of the pitch and the speed of the ball movement, which may prompt teams to make tactical adjustments to the style of play or may use exceptional organizational measures if the weather conditions suddenly deteriorate.
The warnings come as fans are still recalling previous incidents of major matches being affected by bad weather, including some international matches being called off or delayed due to thunderstorms, such as the Club World Cup match between Benfica and Chelsea, which was called off for hours due to severe weather.
As the organizing committee continues to closely monitor the developments in the weather situation, the question remains highly raised. Will the 2026 World Cup kick off in ideal footballing conditions or will the weather be the first to dictate the global tournament?
