Thunderstorms hover around the Mexican capital on the opening day of the 2026 World Cup

Arab Weather - All eyes are on the Mexican capital, Mexico City, which is hosting the opening match of the 2026 World Cup, amid close monitoring of weather developments with increasing chances of thunderstorms and local storms in the vicinity of the city during the day.

Weather forecasts indicate that thunderstorms will be present around the Azteca Stadium and its surrounding areas during the period before the opening match, with the possibility of continued activity during the match itself, which may lead to showers of thunderstorms at times, in addition to downdrafts and lightning activity in the surrounding areas.

These weather conditions are a result of the continued flow of moisture into the central highlands of Mexico, where the region has been experiencing frequent thunderstorm activity during the afternoon and evening hours for several days.

The organizers and relevant authorities are continuously monitoring the latest weather updates, especially since the protocols adopted in major tournaments impose special procedures in the event of approaching thunderstorms or lightning activity near the stadiums.

The Azteca Stadium is one of the most prominent stadiums in the history of world football, as it will host the opening match of the largest edition of the World Cup with the participation of 48 teams, in a historic event awaited by millions around the world.