Why is Benfica vs Auckland City second half delayed in FIFA Club World Cup 2025?
The second half of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 match between Benfica and Auckland City on Friday has been delayed due to adverse weather around the Inter & Co. Stadium in Orlando.
Benfica is leading 1-0 at half-time. Former Argentina international Angel Di Maria put the Portuguese side ahead just before the break via a penalty.
The is the second day in a row when a match at the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States has been interrupted due to adverse weather.
The group A match between Palmeiras and Al Ahly was suspended in the 66th minute at the MetLife Stadium on Thursday because of an expected storm.
Earlier in the tournament, the start of the Group F match in Orlando between South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns and Ulsan of South Korea was delayed by 65 minutes because of the threat of lightning.
The Pachuca vs RB Salzburg Group H was also halted due to lightning.
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