Spain delays its trip to Elche for the World Cup qualifying match due to bad weather

Spain delays its trip to Elche for the World Cup qualifying match due to bad weather
Spain delays its trip to Elche for the World Cup qualifying match due to bad weather

MADRID (AP) — Spain has delayed its trip to Elche for Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against Georgia due to bad weather, the country’s soccer federation said Thursday.

The team was scheduled to travel early Friday morning, but changed plans after a weather alert was issued for southeastern Spain due to the threat of heavy rain and flooding.

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The federation said it had asked UEFA for permission to hold all pre-match activities, including press conferences, at the team’s training center in Madrid.

The team is expected to travel to Elche on Saturday.

The federation said it also suspended the board meeting and other activities scheduled for Saturday in Elche due to authorities’ recommendations to limit travel except for essential reasons.

He said he will remain in contact with local authorities and “provide timely updates on operational arrangements” for the game against Georgia.

Spain will host Bulgaria in Valladolid on Tuesday.

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