The FIFA delegate spoke about the 2026 games

The FIFA delegate Alisher Nikimbaev commented on the issue of the Club World Cup matches being suspended due to thunderstorms and heavy rains. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.

This issue is particularly important as the World Cup will be held in the United States next year among national teams. According to Nikimbaev, such delays could negatively impact the tournament schedule.

Overall, there are problems and difficulties, but FIFA has enough time to improve the organization of the 2026 World Cup. According to U.S. law, if a thunderstorm is recorded within a 12-mile radius of the stadium, the game must be suspended for at least 30 minutes.

As a result, some of the Club World Cup matches have been extended by two or even four hours compared to the original time. This poses additional challenges for organizers and participants.

Therefore, it is necessary to take clear and effective measures to prevent such situations in the future.