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FIFA 'closely monitoring thunderstorm activity' amid Scotland vs Brazil delay fear

There are concerns over thunderstorms around Miami Stadium (Image: Shutterstock)

FIFA are said to be "closely monitoring thunderstorm activity" around Miami Stadium ahead of Scotland vs Brazil.

There are concerns over possible storms in the area of the stadium which could lead to delays during the Group C World Cup fixture.

World Cup matches would be halted should lightning strikes be detected within an eight-mile radius of the stadium.

And ahead of Scotland vs Brazil, it's reported FIFA have advised they are keeping tabs on the situation.

BBC reports FIFA have stated they are "closely monitoring thunderstorm activity near the stadium".

As it stands, the match is due to kick-off at 11pm UK time.


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in the event of a thunderstorm, within an eight-mile radius, the match would be halted with players removed from the field of play.

Supporters would be advised to take shelter in the stadium until the thunderstorm passes.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) guidelines advise the match be halted and not restarted until no further lightning strikes have been detected within the eight-mile radius for 30 minutes.

If a lightning strike is detected, then the 30-minute timer would be restarted with the full time having to pass without any further strikes for the match to be resumed.

There is no limit on the length of the delay possible.

After the 30-minute period has passed, the players would then go through a 15-minute warm-up before the match would restart from the point it was halted.

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