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France-Iraq World Cup match in Philly experiences weather delay Monday

Severe thunderstorms and a tornado warning in Philadelphia disrupted a FIFA World Cup matchup between France and Iraq on Monday.

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This story first appeared in 🇮🇹 Italian coverage — 12.3 hours before Newsylist detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Jun 23, 15:26 UTC
🇮🇹 Italian Jun 23, 03:07 UTC · la Repubblica

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The brief

A World Cup match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia experienced a weather delay of over two hours due to heavy rain and thunderstorms. The severe weather led to the early closure of the FIFA Fan Fest and caused disruptions to matches in both Philadelphia and New Jersey.

Coverage from Yahoo Sports and the BBC emphasizes the "mentally draining" nature of the delay, while local outlets including FOX 29 and NBC10 focused on the initial tornado warnings and severe storm alerts. Following the delay, France secured a victory in the match.

Attention now turns to Kylian Mbappé's performance, as NBC News reports he scored twice to reach 16 World Cup career goals, tying for the second-most in history.

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Quick answers

How long was the weather delay during the France-Iraq match?

The match experienced a delay of over two hours due to heavy rain and thunderstorms.

What happened to the FIFA Fan Fest in Philadelphia?

According to FOX 29 Philadelphia, the Fan Fest closed early on Monday because of strong storms and rain.

Which player achieved a career milestone during the game?

Kylian Mbappé scored two goals, bringing his World Cup career total to 16 and tying him for the second-most goals.

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FIFA World Cup Philadelphia France Iraq Kylian Mbappé

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