Thunderstorm suspends play as Germany faces Denmark at Euro 2024

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — A thunderstorm stopped play as Germany and Denmark met in the round of 16 at the European Championship on Saturday.

Eventually, the game was suspended.

The score was 0-0 in the 35th minute when the referee took the players off with rain pouring, high winds and repeated lightning strikes near the Westfalenstadion. A loud bang resounded around the stadium shortly before the players were taken off.

Hail was even falling on the field during the interruption in a stark contrast to the previously warm summer evening.