BREAKING! Mexico vs Ecuador match delayed due to severe weather
Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
The match between Mexico and Ecuador at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been delayed due to adverse weather conditions.
Details: According to The Touchline, the postponement was caused by a thunderstorm, which prompted organizers to delay the kickoff.
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The Mexico vs Ecuador clash was set to take place in the World Cup 2026 playoffs, but the start had to be pushed back for the safety of players, staff, and fans.
Such decisions at major tournaments are made immediately after assessing the weather situation. Thunderstorms can make it dangerous for teams to take the field, especially when lightning is detected near the stadium.
At this point, the exact time for the match to resume or kick off depends on how quickly weather conditions improve.
This story is developing.
Due to the thunderstorm, the match is expected to start no earlier than 04:30.
Reminder: Earlier, Mexico drew attention thanks to 17-year-old Gilberto Mora, who became the second-youngest player to start a World Cup finals match, behind only Pelé.
