Finally, the game is back on with France leading 1-0 against Iraq in the second round of the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The match had been interrupted at halftime due to a lightning storm over the stadium in Philadelphia, USA.
According to regulations in North America, outdoor sports events must be halted when there is lightning present.
Additionally, the delay is extended by 30 minutes after the last recorded lightning strike. To learn more about the protocols, click here.
With the current score, bolstered by Mbappé‘s goal in the first half, France is at the top of Group I with six points.
Iraq, on the other hand, still has not scored any points and is facing the prospect of early elimination.
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