PHILADELPHIA, United States, June 22 (Xinhua) -- The FIFA World Cup Group I match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia entered a weather delay during halftime on Monday due to severe thunderstorms in the area.
Event organizers asked spectators to leave the stands and seek shelter indoors as a safety precaution. Stadium officials said the start of the second half would be delayed, with play resuming only after weather conditions allow.
France now led 1-0 over Iraq. ■
