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Fans seek shelter as France leads Iraq at halftime in Philly

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 10:08 PM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Fans seek shelter as France leads Iraq at halftime in Philly
Summary

During the World Cup match in Philadelphia on June 22, severe weather prompted officials to instruct fans to leave their seats and seek shelter. As the match reached halftime, France was leading Iraq 1-0. The start of the second half has been delayed by 15 minutes due to the ongoing inclement weather, with the potential for further delays if conditions do not improve. Fans are currently awaiting updates on when play will resume.

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Key Details
  • •France leads Iraq 1-0 at halftime.
  • •Severe weather caused fans to seek shelter.
  • •Second half start delayed by 15 minutes.
  • •Further delays possible if weather worsens.
Latest Updates
  • 10:43 PMYahoo Sports — Severe weather forces France vs Iraq FIFA World Cup game to be delayed
  • 10:08 PMYahoo Sports — Fans told to seek shelter at France vs Iraq World Cup match in Philly
What they're saying
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The FIFA World Cup game between France and Iraq was suspended due to a severe storm hitting Philadelphia Stadium on Monday, with everyone forced to take shelter

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Fans were told to seek shelter as severe weather moved through the area. The start of the second half was also pushed back 15 in minutes

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