Portugal has faced an unexpected setback in its preparations for the 2026 World Cup. Difficult weather conditions in Florida have forced the technical staff to cancel the Lusitanian national team's planned training session.

A severe storm, accompanied by high electrical activity in the area, activated the safety protocols of the American authorities, which prohibit the development of any activity in open spaces when there is a risk of lightning. For this reason, the Portuguese footballers were unable to take to the field for the scheduled training.

However, the situation has not caused major concern in the Portuguese camp. The coaches and team managers are working to reorganize the preparation program, while hoping that the meteorological conditions will improve as soon as possible.

Portugal remains one of the strongest teams in this World Cup and aims to start its adventure in the tournament in the best way. It is even seen in the “TOP 5” favorite teams to triumph in the final on July 19 in New Jersey, according to the “bookmakers”. Despite this incident caused by the weather, the atmosphere in the team remains positive and all attention is focused on the first match, the one against the Republic of Congo, a challenge that will take place in Houston, on June 17.