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FIFA's strict weather protocol caused France-Iraq 2026 World Cup match suspension
via SeneNews1 min read
The 2026 World Cup match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia experienced a lengthy interruption due to the FIFA's strict weather protocol. As France led, weather conditions deteriorated with heavy rain and increasing thunderstorm activity near the stadium. The match was halted at halftime when monitoring systems detected a risk of lightning in the stadium's vicinity. Spectators were directed to protected areas. This protocol, common in North American sports, dictates that matches are stopped not by rain, but by the detection of lightning within a defined perimeter. Once electrical activity is identified, the game is suspended, and a minimum waiting period begins. Play can only resume after at least 30 minutes without further lightning detection; any new strike resets the countdown, potentially extending the delay. This rule led to the prolonged suspension of the France-Iraq match, causing some confusion among fans who did not observe dramatic weather from the stands. FIFA implements these safety standards for the 2026 World Cup, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, to ensure the safety of players, officials, and the public.
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