The Round of 16 match between France and Paraguay, this Saturday at 23:00 CET, could be rescheduled at the last minute, according to reports from L’Équipe and Marca. There is a weather risk.
The heat will be a factor to consider from early on. The thermometer was already showing 31 degrees at 10:00 local time, and it is expected to reach 37 degrees in the shade at 17:00, the scheduled kickoff time, with a heat index above 40 degrees.
In addition to the heat, storms are expected that could affect the course of the match. Local television is forecasting them between 18:00 and 19:00 local time, in other words, during the second half of Paraguay-France.
A similar situation already occurred in the group stage, when France-Iraq (3-0) was stopped for at least 30 minutes due to a storm warning. It is not yet known whether the protocol will be activated again this Saturday.
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