Evacuation of France-Iraq Match Stadium and Extended Break Due to Thunderstorm

The match between France and Iraq witnessed a sudden development in Philadelphia, after Lincoln Financial Field was evacuated during halftime due to the approach of a strong thunderstorm, according to the 'Foot Mercato' website.

According to announcements on the stadium screens, a severe storm was on its way to the area, prompting organizers to ask fans to leave the stands immediately during the break for safety reasons.

This decision led to the extension of the halftime break, which was supposed to last 15 minutes, to at least 30 minutes, with the possibility of further extension if the weather conditions remained unfavorable.

Updates also indicated that the resumption of the match might be delayed longer than expected due to ongoing weather instability and the potential continuation of the thunderstorm around the stadium.