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Lightning and rain halted the Quaker State 400 at Atlanta, triggering a red flag after 109 laps and a delay of over three hours. The flag was lifted and NASCAR will run the full distance with track-drying underway, Ryan Blaney leading at the pause, and the race becoming official after 130 laps.
England vs Mexico in the World Cup 2026 last-16 at the Azteca was delayed by thunder and rain, with kickoff pushed back by up to an hour. England confirm their lineup with Jarell Quansah at right-back and wing pairs of Gordon and Saka supporting Kane, while Mexico stick with their 4-3-3. The venue’s altitude and the weather are shaping the build-up as teams await the start, and fans and staff are keeping a watchful eye on the conditions before play begins.
The Arizona Diamondbacks’ series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium was postponed due to rain, with make-up set for July 23 at 2:15 p.m. MST. The D-backs will then embark on a four-city road trip (Nationals, Pirates, Guardians) from July 24 to August 2, adding a fourth stop. Arizona had won two of the first three games in the series, including a 9-4 win on Wednesday; Zac Gallen was scheduled to start against Cardinals right-hander Michael McGreevy.
A weather delay disrupted the 2026 World Cup clash between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, with lightning within an eight-mile radius prompting a pause. Halftime was followed by a suspension of more than an hour before the second half resumed, and France ultimately won 3-0 as spectators sought shelter in concourses.
Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Ousmane Dembele added a third as France beat Iraq 3-0 in a World Cup 2026 group match delayed by thunderstorms, with Mbappé moving to 16 career World Cup goals (level with Miroslav Klose) as France edge toward the knockout stage.
The World Cup Group I match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia was paused for two hours due to a storm, marking the tournament’s first weather delay.
France–Iraq at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia was interrupted by a lengthy weather delay after halftime due to thunderstorms and lightning, with nearly two hours of stoppage and a hoped-for restart around 8:00 p.m. ET; organizers warned outdoor matches later in the tournament face similar weather-related risks.
France led 1-0 on Mbappe’s early strike when thunderstorms forced a halftime suspension of the World Cup clash with Iraq in Philadelphia, triggering a 30-minute delay while officials assess safety for a restart; FIFA emphasized safety and local protocols, noting there is no formal extreme-weather policy beyond standard lightning-delay procedures.
France led 1-0 at halftime against Iraq in Philadelphia when heavy rain and lightning halted the 2026 World Cup opener. A 30-minute initial delay was announced with plans to restart, but weather conditions and lightning within the area prompted the pause to potentially extend beyond the minimum, marking the tournament’s first weather-related delay.
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.
Rain at Wrigley postponed the Cubs-Blue Jays game; the makeup is scheduled for August 6 at 1:20 PM CT, and the Cubs are relieved not to face Dylan Cease today.
Rain postponed the Braves–Giants series finale, now rescheduled for August 31. The White Sox finale has been moved to August 20. If weather cooperates, Atlanta will host the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, and fans are encouraged to vote for All-Star selections.
Fog at Shinnecock Hills forced a two-hour suspension to begin the 2026 U.S. Open, with visibility concerns and gusts up to 40 mph cited; the forecast suggested fog would lift by 9 a.m. and a 36% chance of rain around 10 a.m. before remaining cloudy, then easing. Only 14 players had completed a hole when play was paused, and final tee times were moved to about 2:42 p.m. ET, with the rest of the tournament days expected to be mostly sunny and winds easing by the weekend.
Seattle’s series opener vs. Washington was delayed by thunderstorms in the DC area and will now start at 5:55 p.m. PT on Friday. The forecast calls for clearing conditions, with Saturday’s and Sunday’s games scheduled for 1:05 p.m. PT and 10:35 a.m. PT respectively.
Rain and thunderstorms delayed the Diamondbacks vs. Rockies series finale at Coors Field, with a new start time of 2:55 p.m. local. Arizona starter Michael Soroka was warming up before the delay, but a lengthy wait could lead to him being scratched to protect his health; the D-Backs are chasing a series win after a strong opener and a 4-2 loss in game two, and updates will follow as weather conditions change.