FIFA Worried About Weather Impact on Man City vs Al Hilal Match

FIFA has expressed concerns about potential weather disruption for the Club World Cup match between Manchester City and Al Hilal in Orlando — the game is scheduled for Monday evening.

These worries emerge after Chelsea’s match against Benfica last weekend experienced a nearly two-hour delay — the total match duration stretched to 4 hours and 39 minutes due to thunderstorms.

U.S. safety protocols require player and spectator evacuation if storms are detected within an eight-mile radius of the stadium — six Club World Cup matches have already faced weather-related postponements.

“I am an extraordinary manager but to control lightning and thunder, I am still not good enough, I am sorry,” Pep Guardiola joked during a press conference.

The Manchester City manager added his philosophical approach — choosing not to worry about situations beyond his control.