France vs Iraq second half delayed due to extreme weather at 2026 World Cup
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Kedar Bayley
Summary
The second half of the France vs Iraq match at the 2026 World Cup has been delayed due to extreme weather protocols involving heavy downpour and thunderstorms. The first half ended with France leading 1-0 thanks to a Kylian Mbappe goal. Mbappe is now three goals behind all-time leading goalscorer Lionel Messi, who set the record earlier that evening. The article explains the protocols and reasons behind the weather-related delay.
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Twitter / XFrance vs Iraq second half delayed due to extreme weather at 2026 World Cupfourfourtwo.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledFrance vs Iraq's first half concluded at approximately 10:45pm British time, with the former up 1-0 through a Kylian Mbappe strike.
Mbappe, now just three goals behind all-time leading goalscorer Lionel Messi (who set the record earlier this evening), will have to wait to increase his tally in the now delayed second half.
Due to weather chaos, including heavy downpour and thunderstorms, the clash has been delayed, but what are the protocols for such an occurrence
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