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Lightning delays Saudi Arabia vs. Puerto Rico friendly in Texas

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 10:56 AM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Lightning delays Saudi Arabia vs. Puerto Rico friendly in Texas
Summary

Saudi Arabia's World Cup warm-up against Puerto Rico at Q2 Stadium in Austin was halted in the 21st minute due to severe weather, postponing the game for nearly two hours. The match resumed after a series of lightning strikes, with Saudi Arabia securing a 3-0 victory. This friendly serves as preparation for their World Cup campaign, starting on June 15 against Uruguay. The 2026 World Cup, hosted in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, begins on June 11 amid peak thunderstorm season, prompting concerns about weather interruptions during matches.

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By the Numbers
  • •Match halted due to thunderstorms at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas.
  • •Game stopped in the 21st minute and resumed nearly two hours later.
  • •Saudi Arabia won the warm-up match 3-0 against Puerto Rico.
  • •Final warm-up against Senegal scheduled for June 7.
  • •World Cup begins June 11, with Saudi Arabia's first match on June 15.
Latest Updates
  • 10:56 AMYahoo Sports — Lightning halts pre-World Cup friendly in Texas
  • 10:56 AMBBC Sport — Lightning halts pre-World Cup friendly in Texas
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Saudi Arabia's World Cup warm-up game against Puerto Rico in Texas is halted for nearly two hours because of extreme weather.

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Saudi Arabia's World Cup warm-up game against Puerto Rico in Texas is halted for nearly two hours because of extreme weather.

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