France's World Cup clash with Iraq in Philadelphia was suspended for almost two hours earlier this week due to lightning and the American weather caused further problems in Kansas on Thursday
World Cup fans told to find shelter as stadium evacuated after weather warning
France's World Cup clash with Iraq in Philadelphia was suspended for almost two hours earlier this week due to lightning and the American weather caused further problems in Kansas on Thursday
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Aaron Morris Senior Sports Reporter
23:34, 25 Jun 2026Updated 00:08, 26 Jun 2026
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The World Cup match between France and Iraq was suspended at half-time on Monday due to a severe weather alert, as fans were told…
The Group I World Cup clash between France and Iraq has been halted at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia due to the weather
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Fans at the 2026 World Cup in North America had been warned there was a possibility that games could be disrupted by bad weather.
