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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 22: General view before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match between France and Iraq at Philadelphia Stadium on June 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

The 2026 FIFA World Cup game between France and Iraq has been delayed due to inclement weather in the Philadelphia region, forcing the match to be delayed at halftime for the time being.

France scored a goal in the first half thanks to Kylian Mbappé, as the team currently has the lead, but the game has yet to be resumed as the weather has delayed the match from continuing.

There were reports before the France vs Iraq game that there was a possibility of rain, but that didn’t come until halftime, as FIFA officials have now delayed the second half of the match.

When Will The France vs Iraq World Cup Game Resume?

According to reports on the FOX broadcast, the France vs Iraq World Cup game is still currently delayed due to rain and inclement weather.

However, the broadcast did report the game could resume relatively shortly, as 6:30 pm EST has been given as an unofficial warm-up time, and 7 pm EST could be a potential restart time.

Fans at Philadelphia Stadium have been asked to leave their seats to seek cover, as a thunderstorm has fallen over the area, forcing the game to be delayed.

This article will be updated with more information when it becomes available.