A moment of silence was observed for the victims of the earthquake in Venezuela before the start of the World Cup match between the national teams of Iran and Egypt in Seattle, USA, reports a RIA Novosti correspondent.
The moment of silence was held as the teams took to the field. The stadium fell quiet, and then the match began.
In Venezuela, on the evening of June 24, two series of powerful tremors occurred, with the first registering a magnitude of 7.2 and the second 7.5, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The latest data from Venezuelan authorities show the death toll has risen to 920, with 3,360 injured. More than 4,000 people have lost their homes. Many residential buildings were destroyed, infrastructure and hospitals were damaged, and the country’s main airport was closed.
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences over the tragic consequences of the devastating earthquake. Moscow stated its readiness to assist Caracas.
The World Cup is being held for the first time with 48 national teams across three countries—the USA, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament will conclude on July 19.
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