France vs. Iraq soccer match delayed nearly two hours due to lightning at Lincoln Financial Field
By
Mike Florio
Summary
A soccer match between France and Iraq at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia experienced a nearly two-hour weather delay due to lightning and torrential rain. The first half was played in heavy rain, and the game did not resume after halftime because of lightning in the area. The delay was expected to end around 8:00 p.m. ET, highlighting the ongoing risk of weather disruptions for outdoor tournament matches.
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bskyFrance vs. Iraq soccer match delayed nearly two hours due to lightning at Lincoln Financial Fieldnbcsports.comKey quotes
· 5 pulledMonday's match between France and Iraq at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia has experienced a lengthy weather delay.
Much of the first half of the match that started at 5:00 p.m. ET was played in torrential rain.
The game did not resume after halftime, due to lightning in the area.
The delay of nearly two hours is expected to end at 8:00 p.m. ET.
It's an ongoing risk for other matches to be played outdoors over the balance of the tournament.
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