Monday's World Cup match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia was delayed coming out of halftime due to thunderstorms.Kylian Mbappe gave France a 1-0 lead with a 14th-minute strike before the skies opened up at Lincoln Financial Field. With severe weather in the area, fans were told to leave their seats and seek shelter on the concourse.Follow live weather updates for the match. And live highlights from the first half of the game, which will resume when the players retake the pitch.When will France vs Iraq restart?According to the Fox broadcast, the game was scheduled to resume at 7 p.m. ET if the weather held off. Players were scheduled to begin warmups at 6:30 p.m. ET. Right around that time, the skies lightened and fans were told they could return to their seats.What is FIFA's World Cup 2026 extreme weather policy?FIFA does not have an official policy for lightning and storm delays.Typically, there has been a 30-minute mandatory delay if there is a lightning strike within eight to 10 miles of the stadium. Each subsequent strike adds another half-hour to the delay.
France vs. Iraq suspended: Severe thunderstorms delay World Cup. Is match canceled?
The France vs. Iraq World Cup match in Philadelphia has been suspended due to severe thunder storms in the area. Here's the estimated restart time.
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France-Iraq World Cup match halted by thunderstorms after Mbappe's 1-0 goal; resumption depends on weather clearing at Philadelphia stadium. FIFA lacks official extreme-weather policy; standard 30-minute delays per lightning strike within 8-10 miles complicate tournament scheduling and operations.
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