Hurricane Milton new updates: Argentina to postpone their World Cup qualifier Venezuela match

Thursday, October 10, 2024

The reigning World Cup champions, Argentina, have been forced to postpone their crucial World Cup qualifier against Venezuela due to the impending arrival of Hurricane Milton.

The Category 5 storm, which has swept across the Gulf of Mexico, is expected to make landfall on Florida‘s west coast.

According to the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Milton is forecast to bring significant storm surge, heavy rainfall, and damaging winds to the region.

The safety and well-being of the Argentine national team, staff, and fans are paramount, and the decision to postpone the match was made in consultation with local authorities and the governing body of South American football, CONMEBOL.

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni expressed his disappointment but acknowledged that the safety of his players and staff comes first.

“We were all looking forward to this match, but the safety of everyone involved is more important than any football game,” Scaloni said in a statement.

“We will continue to monitor the situation and work with CONMEBOL to reschedule the match as soon as possible.”

The postponement of the Argentina-Venezuela match has implications for the overall standings in the South American qualifying group.

Argentina currently leads the group with 18 points from eight games, two points ahead of Colombia.

The rescheduled match will be a crucial encounter for both teams as they strive to secure a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

As Hurricane Milton approaches, residents of Florida are urged to follow the advice of local authorities and prepare for the storm.

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