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France vs. Iraq World Cup game delayed due to lightning Monday 6/22/26

France vs. Iraq World Cup game delayed due to lightning Monday 6/22/26

FIFA World Cup Soccer 2026

Updated:

By: Ciaran Doyle

UPDATE: The game will resume at 7:50 p.m. ET.

UPDATE: The game has still yet to resume as of 7 p.m. ET. There is no estimated time for the second half to start as of yet.

UPDATE: The game is expected to resume at 7 p.m. ET.

Monday’s World Cup game between France and Iraq has been delayed at halftime due to lightning in the area.

It is expected to just be a 15-minute delay, but things can change. The majority of the first half was played in severe rain. The game is being played in Philadelphia and France leads 1-0 at the half due to a goal from Kylian Mbappe. The Real Madrid forward has now scored three goals in the tournament in the first two games.

DraftKings Sportsbook lists France as massive -4000 favorites at the half, with a draw set at +1500. An Iraq comeback is unlikely, but crazier things have happened. They are +5500 on the moneyline.

Stay tuned to DK Network for live updates on the delay.

Ciaran Doyle
Ciaran has been an editor for the DraftKings Network team since 2023. He graduated from the University of Arizona before attending Arizona State University for his master’s degree in sports journalism. Ciaran previously covered Phoenix Rising FC for Cronkite News before joining DraftKings. He is passionate about sports betting, and his biggest focus has always been on the NFL and soccer. You can find him on X at @Ciaran_Doyle7.
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