The Euro 2024 last-16 game between Germany and Denmark at Dortmund’s Westfalenstadion was halted in the 36th minute due to a sudden flash of lightning. As the players left the pitch, lightning continued to flash in the sky, creating dangerous conditions due to a huge thunderstorm.
The match was suspended and fans were informed through a notice on the stadium screens that it had been postponed due to adverse weather conditions. Spectators waited anxiously for further updates on when the game would resume.
After a 25-minute delay, the match resumed with fans in Dortmund’s fan zones being evacuated for safety reasons. Police announced that public viewing areas such as the Peace Square and Westfalenpark had been cancelled during the thunderstorm. Despite this interruption, players eventually returned to finish the game in front of eager fans who had patiently waited for action to resume.
