What is World Cup lightning protocol? Storms threaten to delay two games (opens original article in a new tab)

Storms and lightning regulations threaten to delay World Cup games, with potential for extended stoppages and rescheduling.

• World Cup is co-hosted by US, Canada, and Mexico during peak storm season
• Lightning within 8-mile radius of stadium triggers 30-minute delay
• Abandoned matches would be replayed from interruption point