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World Cup sees first weather delay, with France-Iraq game in Philadelphia paused for 2 hours
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk Collin Binkley, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 22, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details about the delay and its impact on the tournament can be found through local news sources, including KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.
A World Cup match was recently delayed due to weather conditions. The game between France and Iraq was paused for over two hours. This delay occurred at halftime on Monday.
The reason for the delay was heavy rain and thunderstorms in the area where the match was being held, which is Philadelphia. This is notable as it is the first time a World Cup match has been delayed midgame due to inclement weather in several decades. Further details about the delay and its impact on the tournament can be found through local news sources, including KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.
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Category: local Published: June 22, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A World Cup match was recently delayed due to weather conditions. The game between France and Iraq was paused for over two hours. This delay occurred at halftime on Monday. The reason for the delay…
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