Security will be heightened ahead of Thursday night’s opening Women’s World Cup game after a gunman killed two people at a downtown construction site in Auckland, roughly 12 hours ahead of co-host New Zealand’s match against Norway.
Norway's team hotel was located within a short distance of the shooting, which occurred in the tourist area of the city near the harbor ferry terminal. Norway captain Maren Mjelde said teammates were awakened by a helicopter hovering outside the hotel.
“There will be an increased security presence within the precinct and across the venue. Additional traffic management measures are in place,” Eden Park said. Although Hipkins said his attendance of the opening match was now “under review” he said the tournament would go on as planned. He added a moment of silence might be included in Thursday night's opening ceremony.
Soccer's world governing body “has been informed that this is an isolated incident that was not related to football operations and the opening match will proceed as planned,” FIFA said in a statement.
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