Here’s the latest update on Palmeiras vs Al Ahly at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025:
Match Status – Thursday, June 19, 2025
- Fixture: Palmeiras vs Al Ahly
- Competition: FIFA Club World Cup, Group A
- Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, USA
- Kick-off Time: 16:00 UTC (12:00 local EDT)
Match Halted Due to Thunderstorm
- The game was suspended in the 60th–63rd minute with Palmeiras leading 2–0, as torrential weather and lightning prompted referee Anthony Taylor to halt play and evacuate fans to safety
- Spectators were evacuated and advised to stay off the open stands; resumption was expected once conditions improved .
- Context & Implications
- Palmeiras had pulled ahead 2–0 before the stoppage—thanks to an own goal by Wessam Abou Ali and a strike from Flaco López
- This marks the second weather-related delay of the tournament, following interruptions in Cincinnati and Orlando
- The result and remaining minutes will be critical in Group A standings.
What Happens Next?
- Weather Monitoring: Officials and DAZN are closely watching updates. The match is expected to continue after a safety pause.
- Group A Standing Impact: A full-time result could heavily influence qualification from Group A.
- Stay Updated: Streaming resumes on DAZN once authorities clear play.
Looking for more insights? I can track live updates, analyze the group table, or recap the previous face-off—the pair last met in February 2022 (Palmeiras won 2–0) . Let me know where you’d like to go next!