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 to take shelter from an approaching thunderstorm.

France and Iraq are set to face each other in their second match of Group I at the 2026 World Cup, but there is a serious risk the match could be cancelled or delayed

Severe storms have been predicted to take place near the Philadelphia Stadium on Monday night, putting France vs Iraq at risk