After a first-half performed within the pouring rain, Monday’s World Cup recreation between France and Iraq in Philadelphia was delayed as a result of a thunderstorm.
The delay is the primary at this yr’s World Cup. France held a 1-0 lead on the break in motion due to a objective from Kylian Mbappé.
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Rain intensified as halftime approached.
Simply earlier than the half, stadium officers at Lincoln Monetary Subject requested followers uncovered to the weather to maneuver onto the concourse, warning of a extreme thunderstorm approaching.
A French fan gestures previous a display exhibiting a extreme thunder storm warning throughout the 2026 World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq on the Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on June 22, 2026. (Photograph by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP through Getty Photos)
(ROBERTO SCHMIDT through Getty Photos)
At halftime, the delay was introduced.
Per the Fox broadcast, the preliminary plan was for a 7 p.m. ET restart with gamers planning to retake the sector at 6:30.
The extreme climate was forecast previous to the sport. Stadium officers warned followers of inclement climate and that gate openings can be delayed.
The climate was clear sufficient for the sport to begin on time, however finally intensified sufficient via the primary half to trigger the delay.
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Extreme climate on the East coast additionally threatens to impression the World Cup’s night recreation. Norway and Senegal are scheduled to play at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey at 6 p.m. ET.
New York and New Jersey and with along with lightning.
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