Heavy rainfall and lightning forced officials to stop the Club World Cup round of 16 match between Chelsea and Benfica on Saturday night. The game, held at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, was halted in the 86th minute, with Chelsea leading 1–0.
This marks the sixth weather-related stoppage in the tournament. U.S. safety rules require at least a 30-minute delay for any outdoor event when lightning is detected or thunder is heard. Both teams were led off the pitch immediately after weather conditions worsened, and no further action resumed as officials prioritized the safety of players and fans.
