Weather delays World Cup last-16 tie between France and Paraguay
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 4:46 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
The last-16 match between France and Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup may be postponed due to severe weather conditions. Lightning and thunder halted France's previous match, a 3-0 group-stage victory over Iraq. FIFA regulations mandate that matches are suspended or not initiated if thunderstorms are detected within a 13-kilometer radius of the stadium. A decision regarding the match status will be made in the coming hours.
- •France's last match ended with a 3-0 win over Iraq.
- •The match is scheduled in Philadelphia.
- •FIFA has guidelines for weather-related suspensions.
- •A storm is approaching the game venue.
- 4:46 PMYahoo Sports — ⛈️ Weather chaos in the USA! World Cup last-16 tie faces delay
"In its current form, it seems that only the weather can stop France from winning the 2026 World Cup title. After the French were temporarily halted by lightning and thunder during their 3–0 group-st...
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