The match between Chelsea and Benfica was suspended with only a few minutes remaining due to an approaching thunderstorm.
Fifa says: "Due to adverse weather conditions in Charlotte, including the risk of lightning in the vicinity of Bank of America Stadium, the FIFA Club World Cup match between SL Benfica and Chelsea FC has been suspended. A 30-minute break has been foreseen.
"FIFA will follow the established safety protocols, and the match will resume as soon as it’s safe to do so."
According to Nizaar Kinsellam, the two teams are expected to begin warming up at 6.25pm (11.25pm BST) with the aim to restart play at 6.45pm (11.45pm BST).
However, this could still change should lightning hit the area of Charlotte or the surrounding 10-mile radius due to the local safety protocols.
Every time lightning strikes the local area within a 10-mile radius the clock for a restart was reset by a further 30 minutes.