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FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia reopens as France-Iraq match resumes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 1:42 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia reopens as France-Iraq match resumes
Summary

The FIFA Fan Festival in Lemon Hill Park, Philadelphia, is reopening today, June 23, following a weather-related shutdown. The festival was closed yesterday due to persistent rain and lightning as France faced Iraq in the World Cup. The match had its action paused during an evening storm but is now set to continue at Philadelphia Stadium. Fans are expected to return to the festival to enjoy the World Cup festivities as the weather improves.

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  • •FIFA Fan Festival reopens today in Lemon Hill Park
  • •Match between France and Iraq continued after a weather delay
  • •Festival closed on June 22 due to lightning and rain
  • •Weather conditions impacted both the game and festival activities
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  • 1:42 PMYahoo Sports — When does Philly FIFA Fan Festival open today, June 23
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The Philadelphia FIFA Fan Festival is open today in Lemon Hill Park. Here's the schedule.

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