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A day before the decisive match, Spain was forced to completely cancel its final training session, while Argentina started 45 minutes late. The reason was the heavy thunderstorms over New Jersey – the organizers forbade going out on the field due to safety protocols. Both teams were preparing for the final indoors, and the coaches had to change their plans literally at the last minute.
💡 Food for thought: the weather factor matters. Disrupted preparation before the final is another factor that sometimes has a greater impact than tactical schemes.