France-Iraq World Cup game suspended due to severe weather alert

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The France-Iraq World Cup game was halted at halftime due to a severe weather alert involving an approaching thunderstorm in Philadelphia. Strict safety protocols were activated to protect fans and players during the storm event.

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.It is the first match of this World Cup to be delayed by the threat of severe weather, with strict protocols in place in the United States when a storm is detected in the surrounding area.