France and Iraq match delayed by storms at Lincoln Financial Field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 11:48 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The match between France and Iraq at Lincoln Financial Field began at 5:00 p.m. ET but has been interrupted by a lengthy weather delay due to thunderstorms. Heavy rain affected much of the first half, and the game has not resumed following halftime because of lightning in the area. The nearly two-hour delay is anticipated to end around 8:00 p.m. ET. This weather situation is a concern for other outdoor matches as well, particularly those scheduled later in the day during the summer months.
- •Match started at 5:00 p.m. ET and faced weather delays.
- •Torrential rain impacted play during the first half.
- •Lightning prevented the game from resuming after halftime.
- •Delay expected to conclude around 8:00 p.m. ET.
- •Weather risks persist for upcoming outdoor matches this summer.
- 11:48 PMYahoo Sports — France vs. Iraq and Lincoln Financial Field experiences a lengthy weather delay
"Open-air soccer on a late afternoon in the summer introduces the risk of a delay due to thunderstorms.
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