ORLANDO, United States, June 20, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - A fourth Club World Cup 
match has been hit by a weather suspension with Benfica's match against 
Auckland City in Orlando on Friday the latest to be disrupted.

The Portuguese side were leading 1-0 through Angel Di Maria's penalty when 
the match was suspended at half-time because of adverse conditions.

On Tuesday, Mamelodi Sundowns' game against Ulsan HD was suspended just 
before kick-off for over an hour due to a weather alert.

RB Salzburg's match against Pachuca was held up in the second half for 97 
minutes because of a storm on Wednesday.

On Thursday Palmeiras' game against Al Ahly was paused for nearly 45 minutes 
in the second half because of a nearby storm.

Common public safety protocols in the US mandate that outdoor sports events 
are suspended for at least 30 minutes when lightning is seen or thunder 
heard.