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France-Iraq World Cup game suspended
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- Add ARY News on Google AAResize The World Cup match between France and Iraq was suspended at half-time on Monday due to a severe weather alert, as fans were told to take shelter from an approaching thunderstorm.
- A FIFA official said the game in Philadelphia, which kicked off at 2100 GMT, would be delayed for at least half an hour, including the scheduled 15-minute half-time break.
- France were leading 1-0 at the interval in the Group I contest thanks to a Kylian Mbappe goal in the 14th minute.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize The World Cup match between France and Iraq was suspended at half-time on Monday due to a severe weather alert, as fans were told to take shelter from an approaching thunderstorm.
A FIFA official said the game in Philadelphia, which kicked off at 2100 GMT, would be delayed for at least half an hour, including the scheduled 15-minute half-time break.
France were leading 1-0 at the interval in the Group I contest thanks to a Kylian Mbappe goal in the 14th minute.
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