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France vs. Iraq becomes first 2026 World Cup game delayed due to weather with heavy rain, lightning in area
PHILADELPHIA -- Weather has officially impacted the 2026 World Cup as France , facing Iraq at Lincoln Financial Field, was delayed at 5:49 p.m. ET with France leading 1-0 at half via a goal from Kylian Mbappe.
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PHILADELPHIA -- Weather has officially impacted the 2026 World Cup as France , facing Iraq at Lincoln Financial Field, was delayed at 5:49 p.m. ET with France leading 1-0 at half via a goal from Kylian Mbappe. The game officially resumed just after 8 p.m. ET with the total wait time for action to resume lasting two hours and 11 minutes, counting the halftime break.
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