Heat cancels Plaza de Colón fan zone for Spain‑Saudi match

The fan zone in Madrid’s Plaza de Colón, set up for the 2026 World Cup, will suspend all activities on Sunday, 21 June, and will not broadcast the Spain‑Saudi Arabia group match. The decision follows an orange weather alert issued by AEMET that predicts temperatures up to 39 °C between 13:00 and 21:00, matching the match schedule.

The City Council has activated the Emergency Phase and Operational Situation 1 of the CALORMAD Plan. Officials cite the risk to public health as the trigger for the measures.

Plaza Selección serves as the principal World Cup leisure and entertainment venue in Madrid. It can accommodate thousands of fans who normally gather to watch matches together.

The cancellation deprives national‑team supporters of the planned meeting point for one of the group’s most important fixtures. Fans will need to find alternative locations to follow the game.

Authorities advise spectators to watch the match from air‑conditioned environments and to avoid prolonged exposure to the heat. These recommendations aim to minimise health risks during the extreme temperatures.

No information has been provided regarding whether the fan zone will resume activity in the days after Sunday. The uncertainty leaves fans unsure of future gathering options.

The article was translated into English by artificial intelligence, with the original Spanish version available online.