Spain's World Cup Qualifier vs Georgia in Jeopardy Due to Flood Alert

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Spain's World Cup qualifier against Georgia, scheduled for this Saturday at the Martinez Valero stadium in Elche, is under threat due to forecasted heavy rain in the Alicante region. The match's status will depend on the weather conditions.

Spain's World Cup Qualifier at risk of postponement...

Spain's World Cup qualifier against Georgia, scheduled for this Saturday at the Martinez Valero stadium in Elche, hangs in the balance due to severe weather conditions. Heavy rain is forecasted to hit the Alicante region, potentially affecting the match.

A “Civil Protection Alert” has been issued, warning citizens of a "Risk of flooding in LITORAL SUR ALICANTE due to heavy rain". The alert cautions people to avoid traveling, steer clear of flood-prone areas, and respect traffic closures.

The Spanish national team is set to arrive in Alicante ahead of the match, but the training session may be complicated due to the weather. The final decision on the match's status will depend on the weather conditions.

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The Spanish Meteorological Agency, AEMET, has issued a red alert for heavy rain and flood risk in Alicante and surrounding regions. People are advised to avoid traveling unless necessary and to steer clear of flood zones. Traffic closures should be respected to ensure safety.

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The weather alert comes just hours before the Spanish national team's arrival in Alicante for their 2026 World Cup qualifier against Georgia. The match is scheduled for Saturday at 20:45 CET. Fans attending the match should check the latest updates and plan accordingly.

The match's outcome will be weather-dependent, and the upcoming training session for Luis de la Fuente's team is likely to be challenging due to the conditions.