Spain's Final Training Session Before World Cup Final Canceled Amid Storms The cancellation of Spain's final training session before the World Cup final may have been a prudent decision, but it raises questions about the readiness of teams to perform in challenging conditions.
Heavy thunderstorms swept through New York and New Jersey on Saturday, forcing the Spanish national team to abandon their outdoor training session.
According to US storm safety protocol, any outdoor sporting event must be suspended if lightning or electrical activity is detected within an eight mile radius of the venue.