Storm-Delayed France-Iraq: Mbappé Fires France to 1-0 Lead in World Cup 2026
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France led Iraq 1-0 after Mbappé’s 14th-minute strike, but the World Cup 2026 group-stage match in Philadelphia was interrupted by a thunderstorm and postponed for at least 30 minutes as lightning and heavy rain forced players to seek shelter; halftime stood at 1-0, with hydration breaks and lineup changes noted as updates continued.
- France v Iraq: second half delayed by storm at World Cup 2026 – live The Guardian
- France vs. Iraq becomes first World Cup match delayed by weather: What are the rules? The New York Times
- First Alert: Severe storms may impact FIFA World Cup match in South Philly NBC10 Philadelphia
- Philly has been called the ‘Paris of America.’ Here’s what French fans in town for the World Cup think. Inquirer.com
- Philadelphia weather: Tornado warning, severe thunderstorms issued ahead of France-Iraq World Cup match FOX 29 Philadelphia
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