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Thunderstorm Threatens to Delay France-Iraq Match in Philadelphia
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First reported by Now 14 · Jun 21, 2026
What happened
A thunderstorm forecast for Philadelphia could force a delay or stoppage of the World Cup match between France and Iraq, scheduled for midnight between Monday and Tuesday. If that happens, it would be the tournament’s first weather-related disruption. Similar concerns were raised before Uruguay vs. Saudi Arabia, but that match was played normally.
- 01France vs. Iraq is set for midnight in Philadelphia, but a thunderstorm is forecast.
- 02The match could be delayed or interrupted if the storm arrives on time.
- 03It would be the first weather-related disruption in the tournament.
- 04Uruguay vs. Saudi Arabia had similar concerns but was not affected.
- 05Six matches were delayed or stopped at last summer’s Club World Cup in the U.S.
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