Adverse weather causes delay in France vs Iraq World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 12:41 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The World Cup match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia on June 23 was interrupted due to adverse weather conditions. The match was suspended at halftime, with France leading 1-0 following a goal from Kylian Mbappé. Initially, FIFA announced a 30-minute suspension for lightning, but heavy rain extended the delay. Lincoln Financial Field advised fans not to travel as conditions deteriorated but reopened gates shortly after. The match will resume once conditions are deemed safe.
- •Match suspended at halftime due to a thunderstorm warning.
- •France leads 1-0 at the break with a goal from Kylian Mbappé.
- •Delay extended due to persistent adverse weather conditions.
- •Gates were initially closed, then reopened for fans.
- •FIFA will resume the match when it's safe to do so.
- 3:41 AMYahoo Sports — Adverse weather conditions force long interruption of France v Iraq
- 3:21 AMBBC Sport — What France & Iraq did during 'mentally draining' two-hour weather delay
- 10:41 PMYahoo Sports — France v Iraq suspended at half-time due to adverse weather
"The World Cup match between France and Iraq on Monday has been suspended at half-time due to adverse weather conditions in Philadelphia. France took a 1-0 lead thanks to Kylian Mbappé's goal into the break but a 30-minute break was initially announced by FIFA because of the risk of lightning in the vicinity of the stadium.
"Adverse weather conditions in Philadelphia forced a lengthy interruption of the World Cup match between France and Iraq on Monday. The match was suspended at half-time and the second half kicked off with a delay of more than two hours.
"France's World Cup match against Iraq was delayed for two hours because of the weather. BBC Sport look at how the sides dealt with it.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 3:41 AMAdverse weather conditions force long interruption of France v Iraq
Adverse weather conditions in Philadelphia forced a lengthy interruption of the World Cup match between France and Iraq on Monday. The match was suspended at half-time and the second half kicked off with a delay of more than two hours.
- BBC SportJun 23, 2026, 3:21 AMWhat France & Iraq did during 'mentally draining' two-hour weather delay
France's World Cup match against Iraq was delayed for two hours because of the weather. BBC Sport look at how the sides dealt with it.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 10:41 PMFrance v Iraq suspended at half-time due to adverse weather
The World Cup match between France and Iraq on Monday has been suspended at half-time due to adverse weather conditions in Philadelphia. France took a 1-0 lead thanks to Kylian Mbappé's goal into the break but a 30-minute break was initially announced by FIFA because of the risk of lightning in the vicinity of the stadium.
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