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World Cup match suspended in Philadelphia

22 Jun 2026 – 23 Jun 2026 · 2 chapters · 6 updates

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Chapter 1World Cup match suspended in Philadelphia

  1. 22 Jun

    France vs. Iraq is suspended at halftime due to lightning within the safety radius. France leads 1-0 as players and fans evacuate to shelter under the 30-minute protocol.

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  2. 23 Jun

    Resumes the match between France and Iraq after the weather delay. Play is back underway following the suspension due to lightning.

    No source was given for this update.

  3. Defeats Iraq as France secures victory following the two-hour weather delay, with Kylian Mbappé scoring two goals to advance his team in the tournament.

    No source was given for this update.

Chapter 2World Cup: France-Iraq match suspended

  1. 22 Jun

    Suspended at halftime due to severe storms in Philadelphia, with teams evacuated and play on hold pending weather updates at Lincoln Financial Field.

    No source was given for this update.

  2. 23 Jun

    Resumed play after a two-hour weather delay in Philadelphia. The match between France and Iraq is back underway following the suspension at halftime.

    No source was given for this update.

  3. Defeated Iraq 3-0 as Mbappe and Dembele secured France's advancement to the Round of 32 in the 2026 World Cup.

    No source was given for this update.

Articles in this story

  1. France beats Iraq 3-0 after two-hour lightning delay; Mbappé marks 100th cap with brace
  2. Mbappé double and two-hour storm delay as France defeat Iraq 3-0 in Philadelphia

Sources

Publishers the updates cite.

Adnkronos, ANSA, elbotola.com, Il Messaggero, La Repubblica.it