Fans fear repeat of ‘Ghosts of Gijon’ with final World Cup group games at mercy of weather

Fans are worried that the unpredictable weather might cause the same kind of disruption that happened during the "Ghosts of Gijon" incident in the 1982 World Cup, where rain led to a game being abandoned. This potential repeat could again throw crucial group stage matches into disarray, affecting team strategies and outcomes. The weather's role in such high-stakes events highlights the challenges of scheduling in unpredictable climates and raises concerns about fairness and planning. This situation underscores the importance of better contingency measures to avoid history from repeating itself.