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Lightning halts pre-World Cup friendly in Texas

Lightning halts pre-World Cup friendly in Texas
BBC Sport Saturday 06 June 2026, 10:56 UTC 1 min read
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Saudi Arabia's World Cup warm-up game against Puerto Rico in Texas is halted for nearly two hours because of extreme weather.

Saudi Arabia's World Cup warm-up game against Puerto Rico in Texas is halted for nearly two hours because of extreme weather.
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