The storm in New York negatively affected the final preparations of Spain and Argentina.

The storm in New York negatively affected the final preparations of Spain and Argentina.

18.07.2026 22:20

The storm in New York City, USA, prevented Spain and Argentina, who are preparing for the World Cup final, from training. Lightning struck the field where Argentina was supposed to train.

The storm that was effective in New York negatively affected the training plans of Spain and Argentina before the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. Spain's morning training was canceled, while Argentina's session was delayed by 2.5 hours, and lightning struck their field.

The storm affecting New York, USA, impacted the preparations of Spain and Argentina.

THEY CHANGED THEIR TRAINING PROGRAMS

Spain and Argentina, who are continuing their preparations for the final match to be played tomorrow at New York New Jersey Stadium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, had to make changes to their training schedules.

LIGHTNING STRUCK THE FIELD

Spain's morning training, planned to start at 18:00 TSİ, was canceled due to the storm.

Argentina's training at 17:00 TSİ was able to take place after a 2.5-hour delay. Meanwhile, while the downpour continued, lightning struck the field where Argentina was to train.

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