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Extreme Weather

5 games· 1986 - 2023

Games played in extreme weather conditions, a collection defined by resilience and unpredictability as teams battled snow, heat, and torrential rain, where endurance and adaptability proved just as vital as skill.

An extraordinary downpour flooding Hampden Park caused a long suspension with standing water across large areas of the pitch. · McTominay keeps Scotland's perfect Euro 2024 start rolling with a clinical 2-0 win over Georgia in Glasgow.

Tuesday 20 Jun 23UEFA European Championship
Scotland
2 - 0
Georgia

Heavy snow in Sapporo created near-winter-sport conditions, with players struggling to control the ball on a freezing surface. · Japan end Australia's World Cup hopes in Saitama with a controlled 2-0 qualifying win.

Thursday 31 Aug 17FIFA World Cup
Japan
2 - 0
Australia

Played in a blizzard dubbed the “Snow Clasico,” with poor visibility and snow-covered lines making normal play extremely difficult. · USA grind out a precious 1-0 win over Costa Rica in the snow at Commerce City to open their World Cup qualifying campaign.

Friday 22 Mar 13FIFA World Cup
United States of America
1 - 0
Costa Rica

A thunderstorm and heavy rain forced players off the pitch for nearly an hour before the match could resume. · France break through after the storm as Del Bosque's? no - Les Bleus outlast Ukraine's weather delay to win 2-0 in Donetsk.

Friday 15 Jun 12UEFA European Championship
Ukraine
0 - 2
France

Played in intense Mexico City heat at altitude, with temperatures and thin air significantly affecting player stamina. · Maradona's hand and his masterpiece send Argentina past England in the Mexico City quarter-final.

Sunday 22 Jun 86FIFA World Cup
Argentina
2 - 1
England
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