In the hours leading up to the USA vs. Germany World Cup match Recife, Brazil, the city playing host to the highly anticipated Group G game was pummeled by torrential downpours that caused massive flooding.
Water water everywhere. #usmnt
According to local reports, Recife received up to five inches of rain in six hours, leaving many wondering how the fans and teams would get to the match and if FIFA would have to postpone the game.
Flooding in Recife getting worse. Has to be a danger many won't get to the stadium in time. No idea about pitch
Teddy Goalsevelt is guiding #USA through flooding in Brazil. America! http://t.co/9ViK8ouet6
Dozens of US fans abandoning vehicles and walking through torrential rain to stadium in Recife. 17 miles from here.
Despite the wet conditions, FIFA says USA vs. Germany will kickoff as scheduled at 12 p.m. ET.
@michaelhayes in stadium. Not nearly as bad in as out. Execs rolling ball on field now. Ref decides 1hr before K/O
This is a member of FIFA testing the pitch, not John Cleese. http://t.co/LN5uOE3nXv
