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·23 June 2026
🙌 After nearly 2 hours, France v Iraq resumes at the Cup
🙌 After nearly 2 hours, France v Iraq resumes at the Cup | OneFootball
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At last, the ball is rolling again for France 1-0 Iraq, in the second round of the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The match had been suspended at halftime because of a lightning storm over the stadium in Philadelphia, United States.
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According to federal law in the North American country, sports events without roof coverage must be suspended in the event of lightning.
And the measure is "renewed" for 30 minutes depending on the time of the "last lightning strike" recorded. Find out more by clicking here!
With the score as it stands, thanks to Mbappé's first-half goal, France is pulling clear at the top of Group I with six points.
Iraq, meanwhile, remains without a point and is heading for an early elimination.
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