France-Iraq World Cup game suspended due to severe weather alert
- Posted on June 22, 2026
- By Le Monde
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France-Iraq World Cup game suspended due to severe weather alert
France were leading 1-0 at the interval in the Group I contest thanks to a Kylian Mbappé goal in the 14th minute. It is the first match of the 2026 World Cup to be delayed by the threat of severe weather, with strict protocols in place in the United States when a storm is detected in the surrounding area.
