Storms threaten to delay France vs Iraq World Cup match in Philadelphia
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Ryan Gray
Summary
A World Cup group stage match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia faces potential weather-related disruptions as forecasted storms threaten the game at Lincoln Financial Field. France enters as heavy favorites in what is their second group stage match of the tournament.
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· 3 pulledFrance vs Iraq could be at risk of delays this evening as forecast storms threaten to keep fans out of their seats.
The two are due to play their second World Cup group stage match against one another this evening, with France heavy favourites.
However, inclement weather looks set to disrupt the game at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field.
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