Dubai: Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca was left fuming just before his team鈥檚 Club World Cup match against Benfica in the United States on Saturday. The match, held at Bank of America Stadium, was delayed for two hours due to lightning and took nearly five hours to complete.With just four minutes remaining in regulation time, fans were asked to evacuate the seating bowl due to safety concerns. Notably, this marked the sixth weather-related delay in the first 50 matches of the tournament鈥攄espite no rainfall at the venue..Chelsea overcome Club World Cup weather delay, set up Palmeiras quarter-final. 鈥淚f they are already suspending six, seven, eight games, probably there is something that is not working well,鈥 Maresca said, adding that the United States 鈥渋s not the right place to do this competition.鈥滺is frustration could echo Fifa鈥檚 own concerns as they prepare to host the 64-team World Cup next year across the US, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19.Soaring daytime temperatures鈥攔eaching up to 38掳C in some host cities鈥攁long with unpredictable weather conditions, including thunderstorms, lightning, and torrential rain, have raised alarm among players, fans, and officials.Fifa is already facing scrutiny over its decision to host the tournament in North America, with issues ranging from pitch quality to travel restrictions, including those enacted during former US President Donald Trump鈥檚 administration.鈥淲hat you鈥檙e seeing right now is very typical. This is not unusual at all. Next year, we may be going through the same thing,鈥 said Ben Schott, a senior official from the National Weather Service (NWS), in an interview with The Athletic. Schott is part of the NWS team collaborating with Fifa on weather safety planning for the World Cup.Several cities that are set to host major World Cup fixtures, including Orlando and New Jersey 鈥 where the final will be played 鈥 were also impacted during the Club World Cup.On the bright side, this year鈥檚 tournament may serve as a valuable test run for Fifa. The challenges encountered could provide vital lessons and help organizers better prepare for next year鈥檚 expanded global event..Club World Cup experience will help Al Ain team build for future, coach Ivic says.When there’s Lionel Messi, there’s hope: Messi’s free-kick seals Miami’s win in Club World Cup.Chelsea finish second in Club World Cup group, and fans think it’s actually perfect