Rain Delays Brazil's World Cup Schedule and Cancels Rio Concerts
A thunderstorm in Philadelphia on June 22 forced a two‑hour pause in the France‑Iraq group‑stage match, the first weather stoppage of the 2026 World Cup. France won 3‑0, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice and Ousmane Dembélé adding the third.
The following day, adverse weather delayed Brazil’s charter flight from Newark, New Jersey, to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, by almost three hours, pushing the team’s arrival to the evening. The delay impacted the team’s schedule ahead of their Group F match against Scotland at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, where coach Carlo Ancelotti and striker Matheus Cunha were slated to hold a press conference.
In Rio de Janeiro, a cold front brought rain and moderate winds, leading organizers of the Arena Copacabana to cancel live performances by musicians Pretinho da Serrinha and Thiago Soares that were to precede Brazil’s broadcast against Scotland. The free transmission of the match will still proceed despite the show’s cancellation. FIFA has not announced any further action regarding the weather‑related interruptions.