Weather postponements and delays are a regular fixture for MLS during the summer. The Philadelphia Union had a game abandoned due to a waterlogged pitch in April 2024, then a U.S. Open Cup game postponed a day due to lightning storms in August.

ARLINGTON, Texas — Erling Haaland savored the moment after Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, a celebration that included a horned helmet atop his head and again sitting on the field with teammates to do the Viking Row in synch with their red-clad fans.

The first half of the match ended with heavy rain falling in Philadelphia, and the decision to delay the game was announced at halftime with lightning entering the area

Australia had a chance to make a big leap forward in their history vs. Egypt. Instead, another World Cup ends with questions of what might have been.

Egypt and Australia are headed to extra time at the World Cup with their round of 32 match even at 1-1 on Friday. The teams will now play 30 minutes of extra time, split into two 15-minute halves. If the score is still even after extra time,