With the Brazilians holding a 2–0 lead at the 62-minute mark, English referee Anthony Taylor halted proceedings at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, following safety protocols amid nearby storm warnings. Despite clear skies overhead, lightning was detected close enough to trigger an automatic pause in play.

The Club World Cup clash between Palmeiras and Al Ahly in Group A was suspended Thursday because of a weather warning.On Tuesday, Mamelodi Sundowns' game against Ulsan HD was suspended just before kick-off for over an hour due to a weather alert.

Another Fifa Club World Cup match has been suspended due to adverse weather conditions with spectators ordered to ‘take shelter inside the stadium’. Brazilian side Palmeiras were leading Egyptian outfit Al Ahly 2-0 at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey when Premier League referee Anthony Taylor was ordered to halt play just after the hour mark.