Spain football team training halted by tornado warning in US

The Spain national football team’s training session in Chattanooga, Tennessee, was stopped after about 15‑20 minutes when a severe storm and tornado warning were issued. The U.S. National Weather Service alert warned of "destructive winds of up to 130 km/h" and advised people to seek shelter away from windows, stating "Escombros arrastrados por el viento podrían ser mortales".

Following protocol, the squad moved indoors to continue drills in the gym, preparing for their upcoming Group H match against Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup. The incident occurred on 23 June 2026, shortly after a 4‑0 win over Saudi Arabia, and coincided with the birthdays of players Rodri, Mikel Merino and coach Luis de la Fuente.