why is the world cup game delayed

The World Cup game was delayed because of severe weather —specifically heavy rain and lightning risk near the stadium, which triggered a safety delay. Reports on the Mexico City match say the kickoff was pushed back about an hour for those conditions.

What happened

• Officials delayed the match because of adverse weather around the stadium, including lightning concerns.

• Coverage also says heavy rain hit Mexico City and lightning was reported near the Azteca.
• These delays are usually made for player, fan, and staff safety, not because of a football issue.

Timing

The reports say the match was moved to a later kickoff time rather than canceled. In the Reuters report, the delay was described as one hour.

Quick takeaway

In plain terms, the game was delayed because the weather made it unsafe to start on time. Would you like the exact updated kickoff time for the match?