Weather Disrupts Spain and Argentina Training Sessions
- On Saturday, July 18, Spain's final FIFA World Cup training session in East Hanover, New Jersey, was cancelled by FIFA due to thunderstorms.
- The Spanish federation suspended the session at the Melanie Lane Training Grounds in accordance with storm safety protocols, forcing a change in plans.
- With no remaining time slots, FIFA confirmed there will be no rescheduled time slot for Spain to train before the final.
- Argentina's training session, scheduled for 1130 local time, remains uncertain as organisers have not confirmed if it will proceed as planned.
- The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina kicks off at 1500 local time on Sunday, July 19, marking the tournament's conclusion.
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