Chile vs Sweden delayed as thunderstorm and torrential rain causes players to leave the pitch

THIS is the moment a Women’s World Cup game was halted due to torrential rain and thunderstorms.

Chile and Sweden players were forced off the pitch after the heavens opened in Rennes, France.

The two side were level at 0-0 with just 20 minutes remaining before the referee decided to call a halt to the match.

It marked a bizarre turn of events in the Group F clash, which started off in bright sunshine.

However, the second half saw rain bucket down from the skies.

And things became hairy when the downpour was accompanied by thunder and lightning.

The players were then told to exit the arena at 6.35pm as the bad weather continued.

Everyone was instructed to remain indoors before Fifa confirmed a new kick-off time of 7.12pm.

And the delay clearly brought the game to life with Sweden star Kosovare Asllani scoring in the 82^nd minute to take the lead.

The Swedes then bagged a second through Madelen Janogy in the dying seconds to wrap up the win and take all three points from a dramatic game.