Thunderstorm Alert.
The match between France and Iraq, which was halted with a score of 1-0 at the end of the first half, will not continue before 1 a.m., as announced by FIFA.
The match was interrupted due to heavy rainfall and lightning detected less than 13 kilometers from the stadium in Philadelphia. According to FIFA protocols, the game must now be suspended for a minimum of 30 minutes.
If no lightning occurs within those 30 minutes, play can resume. However, if lightning is sighted again, the 30-minute countdown will restart each time.
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It was already anticipated that this match could face challenges from severe weather conditions, including thunderstorms, strong winds, heavy rain, and even isolated tornadoes.
A similar situation unfolded during last summer’s Club World Cup, where the match between Chelsea and Benfica was delayed for over 4 hours and 30 minutes due to similar conditions.
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