France Vs Iraq LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Play Suspended Due To Adverse Weather Conditions In Philadelphia

"Due to the adverse weather conditions and the risk of lightning in the vicinity of the stadium, the Fifa World Cup match between France and Iraq has been suspended.

"A 30 minute break has been announced, however the situation is still being observed to determine if further delays are anticipated.

"Fifa will follow the safety protocols established by the local authorities and the match will resume as soon as it is safe to do so.

"The safety and security of all individuals is Fifa's priority. We thank all fans for their understanding and co-operation."

Cricket fans in India could relate to this (Disruption) with still no update as to when the game will start. Comms at the stadium announce, "The match remains suspended. Additional announcements will follow."

The media inside the ground have just been informed that there will be an extra 15 minute delay to the start of the second half due to the weather - on top of the 15 minutes at half-time.

Fifa update at Philadelphia Stadium: Match has entered Severe Weather Mode due to lightning activity approaching the stadium. A match interruption is imminent.

We had three minutes added on at the end of this half. And it's up as we head into the break with France 1-0 ahead thanks to Kylian Mbappe goal.

France 1-0 Iraq

Do note that if lightning is detected within an eight-mile radius of the stadium, the game will be temporarily halted for 30 minutes, and fans will be directed to safe areas.

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Wow! The rain has got heavier now and its pouring cats and dogs now. Hope we get a full match and the weather does not disrupt the game.

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It has started to rain in Philadelphia as fans ready to get their umbrellas, jackets out.

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IRQ coach Arnold is barking orders on the touchline as he wants his players to come out but France are just too good as they have them pinned in their own half.

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Michael Olise is running the show in this match. IRQ players just cannot contain him as the former Crystal Palace man is running the Iraqi players ragged.

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Ref points toward the dugout as we head for the 1st hydration break of the match.

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This is turning into a fascinating race for all-time World Cup top scorer.

• Lionel Messi 18

• Miroslav Klose 16

• Ronaldo 15

• Kylian Mbappe 15

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Kylian Mbappe, take a bow! The French captain, playing in his 100th apperance, scores from long range to give the 2022 World Cup runners-up a deserved lead in Philadelphia.

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Early fast start from IRQ has now been all gone with France now building pressure and have the Asian side playing in their own half.

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Superb start to the game. Both teams breaking and it's a fast start in this Group I match at Philadelphia.

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Can France book their place in the last 32? Let's wait and enjoy the next 90 minutes in Philadelphia albeit the weather keeps in check.

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National anthems are under way. Mbappe set for his 100th French cap.

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Today's match will be Kylian Mbappe's 100th appearance for France.

He has bagged 58 goals for Les Bleus make him their all-time leading goal-scorer.

Rain was pouring down a couple of hours ago, with now the heaven opening, and thunderstorms are forecast later.

France XI: Maignan, Kounde, Upamecano, Saliba, Digne, Kone, Rabiot, Olise, Dembele, Barcola, Mbappe.

Subs: Samba, Gusto, Tchouameni, Thuram, Kante, Konate, Zaire-Emery, Doue, L. Hernandez, T. Hernandez, Mateta, Risser, Cherki, Akliouche, Lacroix.

Iraq XI: Basil, Doski, Hashim, Tahseen, H. Ali, Ismael, Al Ammari, Qasem, Iqbal, Bayesh, Hussein.

Subs: Talib, Sulaka, Younus, Amyn, Al Hamadi, M. Ali, Hassan, Yousif, Maknzi, Jasim, Yakob, Sher, Farji, Saadoon, Putros.

Lionel Messi set a World Cup record with his 17th and 18th goals, and defending champion Argentina advanced to the knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday.

FRANCE

• Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan, Robin Risser, Brice Samba

• Defenders: Lucas Digne, Malo Gusto, Lucas Hernandez, Theo Hernandez, Ibrahima Konate, Jules Kounde, Maxence Lacroix 

• William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano

• Midfielders: N'Golo Kante, Manu Kone, Adrien Rabiot, Aurelien Tchouameni, Warren Zaire-Emery 

• Forwards: Maghnes Akliouche, Bradley Barcola, Rayan Cherki, Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Kylian Mbappe, Michael Olise, Marcus Thuram

IRAQ

• Goalkeepers: Ahmed Basil, Jalal Hassan, Fahad Talib.

• Defenders: Hussein Ali, Merchas Doski, Akam Hashem, Frans Putros, Mustafa Saadoon, Rebin Sulaka, Zaid Tahseen, Ahmed Maknazi, Manaf Younis

• Midfielders: Amir Al Ammari, Youssef Amyn, Ibrahim Bayesh, Marko Farji, Zidane Iqbal, Zaid Ismail, Ali Jassim, Ahmed Qasim, Aimar Sher, Kevin Yakob

• Forwards: Mohanad Ali, Aymen Hussein, Ali Al Hamadi, Ali Yousef