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World Cup 2026: France-Iraq match suspended as stadium is evacuated due to thunderstorms
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Heavy rain and an approaching thunderstorm delayed the second half of France’s World Cup match against Iraq on Monday, forcing thousands of fans to seek shelter in the first weather-related disruption of the tournament. The stoppage came as severe weather also threatened another fixture in nearby New Jersey.
