Monday night’s World Cup game between Norway and Senegal at N.Y. N.J. Stadium “could be dampened and possibly delayed by heavy rain and thunderstorms.” The NWS is calling for a 90% chance of precipitation when those teams meet at 8pm ET. Fans hoping to see France face Iraq in Philadelphia “might also find themselves dealing with rain delays.” There have not been any serious weather issues since the tournament began. FIFA “maintains the right to reschedule matches that may present safety challenges” (N.Y. DAILY NEWS, 6/22). N.Y. City Emergency Management “issued a travel advisory” ahead of storms anticipated to hit the region ahead of Norway-Senegal. Local organizers indicated that the game is “sold out, meaning that around 80,000 people will be heading to and from the stadium” (THE ATHLETIC, 6/22).
The Philadelphia FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill was shut down “due to weather.” Festival organizers said that the grounds “could re-open if the storm passes through the area quickly.” However, a member of the festival staff informed food vendors that “they were to shut down for the day” (PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, 6/22). Due to inclement weather, gates opening at Philadelphia Stadium “will be delayed.” A new gates opening time “will be communicated once the weather has passed” (X, 6/22).