Storm Threatens Portugal's World Cup Match

The Portugal national team is at risk of having their match against Croatia postponed or interrupted due to a storm in Toronto. The match is scheduled for this Thursday (2) and is worth a spot in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.

What's happening?

The city of Toronto has issued a storm warning, with a predicted start time of 15h (Brasília time) and a duration of over eight hours.

Why is this important for Portugal?

The storm could affect the safety of the players and the public, and FIFA has a strict real-time monitoring protocol to ensure everyone's safety.

How does the storm protocol work?

The protocol requires players and technical staff to leave the field and seek shelter in the event of lightning detected in the vicinity of the stadium. Spectators in the stands also receive official instructions to leave their seats and move to the protected corridors of the arena.

The Portugal national team has a sequence of 3 wins and 2 draws in their last 5 games, and is unbeaten in this period. The next match for the Portugal national team will be against Wales, at home, on 2026-09-24.