France-Iraq match postponed over storm
The France vs. Iraq match in the second round of Group Nine at the World Cup held in North America was suspended at the end of the first half due to warnings of a severe thunderstorm. France was leading 1-0, with a goal from Kylian Mbappe after 14 minutes, when the game was paused for no less than half an hour to ensure the safety of the spectators amid heavy rain and weather safety protocols at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. This is the first time a match in the World Cup has been delayed due to weather conditions, according to American protocols.
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