France vs. Iraq match delayed at halftime due to severe weather
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 10:24 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The FIFA World Cup match between France and Iraq at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia is currently delayed due to severe thunderstorms. The delay was announced at halftime, with fans instructed to seek shelter as heavy rain and lightning approached the area. France leads 1-0 from a goal by Kylian Mbappe in the 14th minute. FIFA confirmed that the match must remain suspended until the threat passes, with a potential restart target of 7 p.m. ET, contingent on weather conditions improving.
- •France leads Iraq 1-0 at halftime due to Kylian Mbappe's goal.
- •Severe weather forced a halt to the game, impacting fan safety.
- •The match is currently delayed with an anticipated restart at 7 p.m. ET.
- •Lightning warnings triggered evacuation of fans to the concourse.
- •FIFA outlines safety protocols mandating delays during severe weather.
- 10:44 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup sees first weather delay as fans cleared from seats at France-Iraq match in Philadelphia
- 10:24 PMCBS Sports — France vs. Iraq becomes first 2026 World Cup game delayed due to weather with heavy rain, lightning in area
- 10:20 PMYahoo Sports — France vs. Iraq weather updates: Match delayed at halftime due to severe weather in Philadelphia
- 10:15 PMYahoo Sports — France vs. Iraq suspended: Severe thunder storms delay World Cup in Philadelphia
"Heavy rain and an incoming thunderstorm prompted a delay at halftime of Monday’s World Cup match between France and Iraq and sent thousands of fans seeking shelter. It was the first rain delay of the tournament. There was also heavy rain ahead of Monday night's scheduled game between Norway and Senegal in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
"The first half of the match ended with heavy rain falling in Philadelphia, and the decision to delay the game was announced at halftime with lightning entering the area
"The France vs. Iraq World Cup match in Philadelphia has been suspended due to severe thunder storms in the area. Here's the estimated restart time.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 10:44 PMWorld Cup sees first weather delay as fans cleared from seats at France-Iraq match in Philadelphia
Heavy rain and an incoming thunderstorm prompted a delay at halftime of Monday’s World Cup match between France and Iraq and sent thousands of fans seeking shelter. It was the first rain delay of the tournament. There was also heavy rain ahead of Monday night's scheduled game between Norway and Senegal in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
- CBS SportsJun 22, 2026, 10:24 PMFrance vs. Iraq becomes first 2026 World Cup game delayed due to weather with heavy rain, lightning in area
The first half of the match ended with heavy rain falling in Philadelphia, and the decision to delay the game was announced at halftime with lightning entering the area
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 10:20 PMFrance vs. Iraq weather updates: Match delayed at halftime due to severe weather in Philadelphia
Here's the latest on the rain delay in Philadelphia that struck during halftime of France vs. Iraq.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 10:15 PMFrance vs. Iraq suspended: Severe thunder storms delay World Cup in Philadelphia
The France vs. Iraq World Cup match in Philadelphia has been suspended due to severe thunder storms in the area. Here's the estimated restart time.
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