WORLD● LOWJun 22 · Jun 22, 2026, 10:18 PM
World Cup 2026: France-Iraq match suspended as stadium is evacuated due to thunderstorms
France 24 [en]
Heavy rain and an approaching thunderstorm delayed the second half of France's World Cup match against Iraq on Monday, forcing thousands of fans to seek shelter in the first weather-related disruption of the tournament. The stoppage came as severe weather also threatened another fixture in nearby New Jersey.
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