France v Iraq World Cup game second half in Philadelphia delayed due to thunderstorms, FIFA says (opens original article in a new tab)

A World Cup match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia was delayed due to thunderstorms, with the second half resuming at least 30 minutes after halftime as per FIFA's statement.

• Thunderstorms delayed the second half of France v Iraq World Cup game in Philadelphia
• FIFA said the game would resume at least 30 minutes after halftime
• U.S. lightning safety rules require 30 minutes without strikes before resuming play
• FIFA has no fixed time limit for abandoning a match