Mexico-Ecuador Round of 32 Match Delayed 1 Hour by Storms in Mexico City
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Updated · USA TODAY · Jun 30
Mexico-Ecuador Round of 32 Match Delayed 1 Hour by Storms in Mexico City
3 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · Jun 30
Summary
Lightning and heavy rain halted the World Cup 2026 round-of-32 match between Mexico and Ecuador at Mexico City Stadium, pushing back the scheduled 9 p.m. ET kickoff.
The delay was imposed for adverse weather in the area, with officials waiting for lightning to clear before allowing play to begin.
Fans in the stadium sheltered in rain ponchos as heavy rain fell across the venue during the stoppage.
The disruption added to a tournament already hit by weather delays, including an earlier France-Iraq match that was held up for two hours.