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Weather disrupts World Cup warmup game in Switzerland with two final whistles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 4:19 PM

Last updated May 31, 2026

Weather disrupts World Cup warmup game in Switzerland with two final whistles

Summary

A World Cup warmup match in Switzerland faced significant weather disruptions, leading to confusion on the field. Norwegian referee Rohit Saggi initially ended the match, only for players to be informed to prepare for a resumption to complete the full 90 minutes. Heavy rain and electric storms may threaten upcoming World Cup matches in the U.S., raising concerns about scheduling complexities. This incident highlights the potential challenges organizers may face during the tournament as past events have already seen lengthy weather delays.

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By the Numbers

•Match disrupted by thunderstorms in Switzerland
•Referee Saggi initially calls for full-time
•Players were prompted back to the field
•Concerns over weather delays at World Cup
•Past tournaments experienced similar issues

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4:19 PMYahoo Sports — Weather chaos hits World Cup warmup game featuring two final whistles in Switzerland

What they're saying

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The Swiss squad did a lap of honor and some players completed post-game interviews before the broadcast noted the teams had been summoned by Norwegian referee Rohit Saggi and told to prepare to go back on the field and complete the 90 minutes. Heavy rain and electric storms are likely at some World Cup games in the U.S. A year ago, six games at the FIFA Club World Cup were put into weather delays totaling 8½ hours. The tight match scheduling for national broadcast networks worldwide is much more complex at a World Cup.
— Yahoo Sports

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