World Cup match between Norway and Senegal faces weather delays
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 5:12 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The FIFA World Cup match between Norway and Senegal is scheduled for 8 pm ET at New York/New Jersey Stadium but may be delayed due to severe thunderstorms and flash flood warnings in the area. The National Weather Service has indicated that rainfall could exceed one inch per hour beginning in the afternoon, with wind gusts reaching up to 60 miles per hour. Although the stadium has robust drainage systems, lightning poses a separate challenge, as games must halt following a strike and cannot resume until 30 minutes have passed without further occurrences. Mayor Zohran Mamdani advised residents to prepare for dangerous weather conditions and urged caution on travel.
- •Match set for 8 pm ET at New York/New Jersey Stadium.
- •Weather alerts include thunderstorms and flash flood warnings.
- •Senegal lost to France 3-1 in their last match.
- •Norway won against Iraq 4-1 in their previous game.
- •Lightning strikes could lead to extended delays.
- 5:12 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup match threatened by potential thunderstorm and flash flooding
"The FIFA World Cup game between Norway and Senegal is at risk of being delayed due to severe weather in the New York area, with thunderstorms and flash floods threatening the Group I fixture at New York/New Jersey Stadium
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