How thunderstorms and lightning could impact games at World Cup

Supporters and players must leave the bowl of the stadium if lightning is detected within eight miles [Getty Images]"It's a joke - this is not football," Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca said after his side's Club World Cup last-16 tie against Benfica was delayed by extreme weather last summer.The game in Charlotte, North Carolina had kicked off at 16:00 local time, but was suspended in the 86th minute when lightning was detected in the area.Almost two hours passed before the storm had cleared. Players