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Wales flight diverted to Italy due to weather ahead of qualifier

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 3:30 AM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Wales flight diverted to Italy due to weather ahead of qualifier
Summary

Wales' Women's World Cup qualifier against Montenegro on June 5 is disrupted as the team's flight diverts to Brindisi, Italy. The flight from Cardiff was unable to land in Podgorica because of electrical storms. After over three hours on the tarmac in Italy, the team will spend the night in Brindisi before making alternative travel arrangements. The match is slated for 17:00 BST at Gradski Stadion in Podgorica.

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  • •Wales traveling to Montenegro for Women's World Cup qualifier
  • •Flight diverted to Brindisi, Italy due to storms
  • •Teams stay overnight in Brindisi before traveling
  • •Montenegro vs. Wales scheduled for June 5 at 17:00 BST
  • •Wales tied with Czech Republic in points for Group B1
Latest Updates
  • 3:30 AMYahoo Sports — Wales diverted as weather hits Montenegro qualifier
  • 3:30 AMBBC Sport — Wales diverted as weather hits Montenegro qualifier
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Wales diverted to Italy as bad weather badly disrupts preparations for Friday's Women's World Cup qualifier in Montenegro.

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Wales diverted to Italy as bad weather badly disrupts preparations for Friday's Women's World Cup qualifier in Montenegro.

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