Spain training session cancelled before World Cup final
Spain's final training session before the World Cup final was cancelled due to severe thunderstorms in New Jersey. While Argentina was able to train after a delay, FIFA confirmed there would be no alternative training time for the Spanish team.
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The disruption of training for a major international sporting event highlights the impact of environmental conditions on high-stakes professional sports.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Spain were unable to train on Saturday
Spain's final training session before the World Cup final was cancelled after heavy thunderstorms hit New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
Luis de la Fuente's side were due to train at the Melanie Lane training ground in New Jersey but after the session was initially suspended, it was later called off.
About five miles away in Morristown, opponents Argentina were later able to train after a 45-minute delay.
Spain and defending champions Argentina will meet in Sunday's final (20:00 BST) at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
On Saturday, New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani said the city was under a flood advisory and advised residents not to "risk your safety in these dangerous conditions".
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