Unexpected Water Spray Causes Chaos at World Cup Stadium

The North and Central America World Cup has been no stranger to controversy and mishaps.

This time, an unexpected water incident occurred right in the middle of a stadium.

A powerful jet of water suddenly erupted onto the soccer pitch.

The spectacle left both spectators and stadium officials stunned.

The incident took place during the group stage match between Iraq and Norway at the Boston Stadium in Massachusetts, U.S., on June 16.

During halftime, a sprinkler installed near the penalty box in front of the goal suddenly malfunctioned.

For about 10 seconds, a massive amount of water poured out, creating a puddle on the field and even exposing the sand beneath the turf.

Stadium staff were quickly deployed to shut off all sprinklers, using buckets and rakes to clear the water and restore the grass.

Fortunately, the restoration work was completed before the players returned to the field for the second half.

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