Worldpay suffers outage during England vs Ghana World Cup game

During the England vs Ghana World Cup game on Tuesday evening, Worldpay, a major payment processor, experienced an unexpected outage, leaving some Brits unable to make card payments in pubs and shops. This disruption occurred at a time when many people were likely to be out, adding to the inconvenience. The incident highlights the critical role payment processors play during major events, and any failure can cause significant public disruption, affecting commerce and consumer confidence.