Severe Weather Halts Al Ahly vs Palmeiras at Club World Cup
The FIFA Club World Cup group-stage match between Egypt's Al Ahly and Brazil's Palmeiras was suspended in the 60th minute due to severe weather conditions at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The interruption came after an emergency alert from state police instructed stadium officials to evacuate parts of the venue and direct fans to seek shelter indoors. Spectators in open seating areas and on the pitch were asked to leave immediately and move to covered sections of the stadium.
Officials emphasized avoiding crowding at entry points and instructed fans to use available space along concourses for a smoother evacuation. Event staff are currently assisting fans and guiding them to safe areas within the stadium.
The match is part of Group A of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, which also includes Inter Miami (USA) and FC Porto (Portugal). Al Ahly drew 0–0 with Inter Miami in their opening match, while Palmeiras and Porto also shared a goalless draw.
Al Ahly and Palmeiras have met twice before in the Club World Cup. In 2020, Al Ahly won the bronze medal after defeating Palmeiras on penalties. The Brazilian side took revenge in the 2021 semifinal with a 2–0 win.
Al Ahly's final group-stage match is scheduled for early Tuesday, June 24, against Porto.
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