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Storms are the biggest threat to the World Cup

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England and Costa Rica have experienced the problem of storms and bad weather. 

And this could be the biggest risk in the World Cup, in terms of the development of the matches.

During the Club World Cup, storms were a factor in many matches in the tournament being postponed.

Six matches ended late.

There have been matches that have been postponed for a few minutes, with the longest being the one between Benfica and Auckland City. That match was postponed for more than two hours. 

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The match between Pachuca and Salzburg was postponed for an hour and 40 minutes. 

There was an hour of stoppage time in the Ulsan – Mamelodi Sundowns match, just like Boca Juniors – Auckland City. 

For 45 minutes, there was no football in the Palmeiras – Al Ahly match. 

The rule is clear. 

If lightning strikes within a radius of 13 kilometers from the stadium, the match is stopped.

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The fans leave the stadium steps, while the players enter the locker rooms. 

For the match to start again, there must be no more lightning for 30 minutes.