Thunderstorms delay Argentina team's flight, stranding them in Atlanta

Published Jul 16, 10:24 PM UTC

According to The Sun, the Argentine national football team's flight from Atlanta to New York was delayed due to thunderstorm weather, leaving the team stranded at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. The team had been staying in Atlanta since defeating England in the World Cup semifinals on Wednesday. They originally planned to depart for New York on Thursday to prepare for the final against Spain, but the delay disrupted their schedule. The entire squad and delegation must wait for the airport to resume normal operations. The flight typically takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes. If the team cannot depart until Friday morning, they may have just over one full match day left in New York before the final, compressing their training time.