World Cup sees first weather delay, with France-Iraq game in Philadelphia paused for 2 hours

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1. 13d ago

   France beats Iraq 3-0 in first World Cup weather delay

   France defeated Iraq 3-0 in a Philadelphia match. The game experienced the tournament's first weather delay due to thunderstorms. Kylian Mbappé scored twice during the victory.

   What's confirmed:

   • France defeated Iraq 3-0 in Philadelphia.
   • The France-Iraq match was the first in the tournament to face a weather delay.
   • Thunderstorms caused the disruption of the France-Iraq game.
   • Kylian Mbappé scored twice in the match.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The match was paused at halftime for over two hours.
   • The weather delay occurred on Monday.
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2. 18d ago

   France Beats Iraq After First World Cup Weather Delay

   France defeated Iraq 3-0 in a Philadelphia match that faced the tournament's first weather delay. Heavy rain and thunderstorms paused the game at halftime for over two hours. Kylian Mbappé scored twice to secure the victory.

   What's confirmed:

   • The France vs. Iraq match in Philadelphia was the first World Cup game delayed by weather.
   • The game was paused at halftime for 2 hours and 10 minutes due to heavy rain and thunderstorms.
   • France won the match 3-0.
   • Kylian Mbappé scored two goals during the game.
   • Mbappé reached 16 World Cup career goals with his performance.
   • The match did not restart until 8 p.m. ET local time.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The match was the longest in World Cup history following a 131-minute delay.
   • FIFA canceled a hydration break during the win over Iraq.
   • Severe weather in Houston forced the closure of the Fan Festival on Monday.
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