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France vs Iraq Suspended in Philadelphia Due to Thunderstorm at the FIFA World Cup 2026?
France and Iraq could not complete their match in Philadelphia; a thunderstorm forced the game to be suspended when the French were leading 1-0
Suspension due to a storm
The match between France and Iraq for the second round of the 2026 World Cup was temporarily suspended at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia due to thunderstorms affecting the American city. The French team, led by Kylian Mbappé, managed to score a goal, and during the halftime break, the match was canceled due to the weather conditions affecting the stadium and playing field where the game is taking place.
Group I
In Group I, France had started with a victory against Senegal and now adds 3 points plus another 3 partial points, although the suspension leaves their leadership in suspense. Iraq, for its part, had just lost in their debut and was looking to surprise to stay in the running for qualification. The pause in the match opens up an uncertain scenario.
