France v Iraq: second half delayed by storm at World Cup 2026 – live

France faced Iraq in a World Cup 2026 match in Philadelphia, with the second half delayed due to a storm. The game drew large crowds of both French and Iraqi supporters, with Kylian Mbappé generating significant excitement among fans. The match was played at an evening kickoff of 5pm ET, with reporter Paul MacInnes noting a lively but uneven pre-match atmosphere at the stadium.