What happened: Play has restarted at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a suspension of nearly two hours, with France in front of Iraq 1-0 in their Group I match in Philadelphia. The contest was halted at halftime when a lightning storm moved over the open-air venue, triggering the safety stoppage required for uncovered sporting events. France hold their advantage on a first-half strike from Kylian Mbappé.
Why it matters: A result in France's favor here would push them clear at the top of Group I, building on their earlier-suspended meeting with Iraq in the same fixture. Iraq remain without a point in the group and are staring at an early exit from the tournament.
By the numbers: France entered the group stage 1-0, with a 3-1 result over Senegal on June 16; they are scoring at 3.0 and conceding 1.0 per match. Iraq sit 0-1, allowing 4.0 per match. France currently top Group I on six points; Iraq have none.
What to watch: Watch whether France extend their lead or Iraq find a response once the second half plays out, and how the weather-shortened restart affects the run of play.