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Fans at Houston Stadium were told to shelter in place after the Netherlands-Sweden World Cup match because of lightning in the area. The match had already ended, while weather also disrupted FIFA Fan Festival Houston.
Iran’s World Cup team remains based in Tijuana under U.S. travel restrictions tied to its Group G matches. Officials say the rules remain in place for now, but arrangements for Iran’s final group match in Seattle may still be reviewed.
FIFA’s current World Cup 2026 Stadium Code of Conduct says reusable water bottles may not be brought into stadiums. Fans should check the latest code, ticket instructions and venue rules before heading to the gate.
