Portugal's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup received an unexpected jolt when a 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck waters off western Cuba, with tremors felt across parts of Florida, according to Marca. The earthquake briefly unsettled the team's training camp in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, where Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates are continuing their build-up to the tournament.
Portugal's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup received an unexpected jolt when a 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck waters off western Cuba, with tremors felt across parts of Florida, according to Marca. The earthquake briefly unsettled the team's training camp in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, where Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates are continuing their build-up to the tournament.
The earthquake struck on Monday, with its epicentre located roughly 65 miles northwest of Mantua, Cuba. Tremors were felt across South Florida and reached as far north as the Orlando region.
Notably, England is in Orlando, Florida, for their friendly against Costa Rica scheduled for June 10.
The FIFA World Cup, which is going to be played from June 11, is going to be played in the US, Mexico and Canada. Florida will host seven FIFA World Cup matches, starting with a fixture between Saudi Arabia and Uruguay on June 15.
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