matches

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To reduce these risks, matches are generally scheduled outside the hottest part of the day, with many kick-offs taking place in the late afternoon or evening.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

But delays and postponements could also mean transport plans may be disrupted, with matches finishing late into the night with hotel bookings also impacted.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Teams are finally healthy, so there could be two five-game matches.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

During the Fifa Club World Cup last year, six football matches were disrupted due to heat and thunderstorms, including a two-hour delay during a match between Chelsea and Benfica.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

He ran out, shaking the box of matches.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook