Thunderstorms delay France's World Cup games in the United States

France's group‑stage match against Iraq at Philadelphia's stadium was halted for at least 60 minutes after severe thunderstorms forced fans into covered sections of the venue. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring during the interrupted game, while social media users commented humorously on the weather‑related stoppage.

Ahead of France's next group match versus Norway at Gillette Stadium near Boston, the National Weather Service warned of a 40% chance of rain and the possibility of isolated thunderstorms. The match is set to kick off at 15:00 local time (21:00 CET) with English referee Michael Oliver appointed to officiate. Organisers said they will monitor conditions closely, citing the earlier disruption as a reference point.