Mexico vs Ecuador World Cup Match Delayed Due to Weather

Bad weather stopped the Mexico and Ecuador game.

The World Cup match between Mexico and Ecuador was delayed due to thunderstorms. It was supposed to start at 2am UK time, but it began at 3am instead.

The teams did not warm up before the game because of the rain. At 1:45am, neither team had come out to warm up.

There was lightning in the area, which meant the game would start late. FIFA has strict rules about lightning and will delay games if necessary.

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This was the first game in Mexico to be delayed due to weather. FIFA makes decisions based on weather recommendations from experts.

If there is lightning, the game stops and players go back to the locker room. Fans are told to seek shelter outside the stadium.

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A game can only restart if there is no lightning for 30 minutes. If there is more lightning, the countdown starts again.

FIFA works with weather experts to prepare for bad weather during the tournament.

Storm clouds were over the Azteca Stadium.

FIFA has practiced being ready for bad weather during the tournament.

Stadiums must have plans in place for bad weather, including lightning.

The game finally started at 3am UK time. The delay meant there were no hydration breaks at first, but they were added back in later. The delay might have helped the Ecuador players, who were woken up by noise before the game.

Fireworks and firecrackers were set off outside the Ecuador team's hotel. The players were woken up by the noise and videos were shared on social media.

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