World Cup final under threat after New York decimated by flash floods

Sarah Hooper | Live News Reporter Published July 19, 2026 2:52pm Updated July 19, 2026 2:56pm Heavy rain brought traffic to a standstill in New York this weekend (Picture: X) The World Cup final between Argentina and Spain will kick off at 8pm tonight, but could be interrupted by severe thunderstorms. The stage is set for what promises to be an incredible contest between Argentina and Luis de la Fuente’s Spain, who secured their spot in the final with a comfortable 2-0 victory over France. The teams will face off at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, and the kickoff time hasn’t been moved despite severe weather this weekend. Yesterday, flash floods swept through New York and New Jersey, with tornado warnings reported in some areas. Dramatic images showed cars underwater and New Yorkers wading