Spain and Argentina's World Cup preparations disrupted by thunderstorms

Spain and Argentina's World Cup preparations disrupted by thunderstorms

"The ​Spanish national team's training session on the pitches at the Melanie ‌Lane Training Ground in New Jersey has been suspended in accordance with the US storm safety protocol," the Spanish federation (RFEF) said in a statement after their practice at ‌the Melanie Lane training ground was cancelled.

"The players are currently ‌taking part in a ​warm-up session indoors."

Argentina started training 45 minutes later than scheduled in ‌Morristown, New Jersey.

The final ‌will kick off at 15:00 local time (21:00 CET) on Sunday.