UEFA cancels six matches in Portugal due to Storm Charles
Severe weather conditions have forced the postponement of six UEFA fixtures in Portugal, including a Women's Champions League tie.
UEFA has officially confirmed the cancellation of six football matches scheduled to take place in Portugal this Wednesday. The decision follows a red-level weather alert issued by local authorities as Storm Charles prepares to hit the region with extreme intensity.
Disruptive weather conditions
Forecasts indicate that the storm will bring heavy rainfall and wind gusts reaching between 100 and 120 km/h, creating dangerous conditions across the country, particularly in Lisbon and Faro. The severity of the situation has already led to the suspension of other major events in the capital.
Among the affected fixtures is the high-profile 2026/27 UEFA Women’s Champions League match between SL Benfica and FK Austria Wien. Additionally, the Europa Cup encounter featuring Torreense and Sparta Praha has been postponed, alongside four youth-level matches involving U-19 and U-17 teams.
UEFA stated that all affected matches will be rescheduled. New dates and kick-off times are expected to be announced as soon as the situation stabilizes and conditions allow for safe competition.
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