The FIFA World Cup match between France and Iraq has been delayed due to severe thunderstorms and adverse weather conditions in Philadelphia.
According to reports, the Severe Weather Protocol has been activated, requiring a minimum 30-minute gap with no lightning activity before play can resume.
Spectators have been directed to vacate their seats and proceed to designated safe shelter zones, while officials closely track rapidly changing weather conditions at the venue.
France was leading at the break, with Kylian Mbappe finding the net in the first half. A win in this fixture would secure the French side's place in the knockout stage.
Kylian Mbappe scored his third goal of the tournament, equalling Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazario on the all-time World Cup scoring chart with 15 goals.
A victory against Iraq would take France to six points, securing their place in the Round of 32 alongside teams such as Mexico, Germany, Argentina, and the United States.
