Bibhash Lodh, BS News Agency: The important match between Brazil and Scotland is in doubt due to the threat of thunderstorms. The two teams are scheduled to face each other at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium tonight in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup. However, adverse weather conditions could pose a major obstacle to this match. Although the game is scheduled to start at 6 pm local time, severe thunderstorms are forecast at that time. As a result, there is a risk of delay at the beginning or even stopping the game during the match. According to FIFA rules, if lightning is detected within an 8-mile radius of the stadium, the game must be suspended immediately. In addition, there is an obligation to wait at least 30 minutes after the last lightning strike. This can cause the match to stop for a long time. Similar situations have been seen in this World Cup before. The match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia was stopped for a long time due to thunderstorms, and the footballers had to warm up again and return to the game.
Scotland has prepared with this possible situation in mind. Head coach Steve Clarke said that they have a specific plan to deal with the delay in the event of a match. He said that whatever the situation, the team is ready and will deal with it strategically if it is delayed.
Scotland needs at least one point in this match to advance from Group C to the knockout stage. However, even if they lose, their exit is not guaranteed, as their fate will depend on the results of other matches. On the other hand, there is a possibility of Neymar returning to the Brazil team after recovering from injury, which has increased the excitement of the match. However, Scotland will not be able to get defender Aaron Hickey in this match either.
In addition to the battle on the field, the weather has become a big question mark. If the sky is clear, a lively match is expected, and if there is a thunderstorm, a long wait.
