30 Jun 2026, 18:08
Matchday for the 2026 World Cup: severe weather expected in 30 cities
- In the US, severe weather could hit through thunderstorms in blustery conditions in the next 30 hours
- On 30 April, severe weather is forecast for the 90F range for low-lying areas, while high winds
- For France–Sweden, severe weather is expected around 90F, while for Mexico–Ecuador — up to 40% chance of storms
On 30 April, in the US during the 2026 World Cup, severe weather is forecast across stadiums, which could affect the outcome of matches.
In the US, Canada and Mexico, thunderstorms are expected to bring temperatures above 90F (32C). Forecasters say severe weather could develop into storms with lightning and electrical activity, which could be dangerous for people outside stadiums.
Following thunderstorms that start within the first 30 hours, which could lead to new storm outbreaks. 22 April France — Ireland match could be affected by heavy rain and thunderstorms.
For more details on how severe weather could develop, meteorologist Aaron Mentkowski from WKBW-TV Buffalo, who has been tracking the development of storms, explains what to expect.
Ivory Coast vs Norway
AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX. Kick-off: 12pm local time (CDT), 1pm (ET).
The match is set to kick off without any problems. Between the two teams, weather conditions are expected to be: at 12:00, the temperature at the stadium will be 93F (34C). Later, the match could reach up to 95F (35C), with winds — gusty and variable 5–15 miles per hour.
France vs Sweden
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ. Kick-off: 5pm local time (ET).
For the match, thunderstorms are expected. At 5:00, the temperature will be around 90F (32C), with winds bringing gusts of about 5–10 miles per hour. By the time the game starts, the temperature is expected to remain near 90F (32C).
Mexico vs Ecuador
Azteca Stadium, Mexico City. Kick-off: 7pm local time (CST), 9pm (ET).
The match is expected to be affected by severe weather. Starting at 7:00 p.m., there is a 40% chance of storms, with temperatures — 65F (18C). The chance of rain is at 7:19 p.m., rising to 61F (16C). The chance of storms increases to 40% around match time, with winds — light to moderate 5–10 miles per hour.
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