The match between Mexico and Ecuador, valid for the 32-team phase of the World Cup, was postponed on Tuesday night (30) due to adverse weather conditions.
The game was scheduled to start at 10pm at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. Due to a storm accompanied by lightning, the game was postponed until 11pm.
The weather conditions in the Mexican capital cause various inconveniences. Streets were flooded and roads were closed due to the lack of visibility due to the dense fog.
Just a few minutes before the original departure time, Azteca still has many empty seats. The journey from the city center to the stadium (17.5 km), which usually takes 1 hour, was taking up to 3 hours.
It was already expected by the Mexican government that this Tuesday would be the day with the most climate complications in the capital. It has been raining in the city every afternoon for the last week. The condition is usual for summer in the North American country.
On the official website of FIFA (International Football Federation), the match only appears with the status of “postponed”.
Mexico and Ecuador compete for a place in the round of 16 of the World Cup. The classified team will face the winner of the clash between England and the Democratic Republic of Congo, scheduled for Wednesday (1st), at 1pm.
