Soccer-Ground gives way in Linz as Austria beat Cyprus

Soccer Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group H - Austria v Cyprus - Raiffeisen Arena, Linz, Austria - September 6, 2025 Austria's Marcel Sabitzer scores their first goal from the penalty spot REUTERS/Elisabeth Mandl

(Reuters) -A sinkhole discovered on the pitch during Austria’s 1-0 home victory over Cyprus in Saturday’s World Cup qualifier in Linz forced play to be halted late in the match.

After 75 minutes a football-sized sinkhole was seen just outside Austria goalkeeper Alexander Schlager's penalty area.