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Fans were told not to travel for Monday’s World Cup game between France and Iraq in Philadelphia due to “inclement weather in the region”.
Heavy downpours and bouts of thunder and lightning are forecast for the Group I tie, which is the 42nd match of this World Cup.
“Due to inclement weather in the region, gates opening will be delayed,” a statement by the Lincoln Financial Field, the name of the ground the match is taking place, said on X., external
“If you are not in the area, please do not travel to Philadelphia Stadium at this time.
“A new gates opening time will be communicated once the weather has passed. If you are near Philadelphia Stadium, please take shelter.”
There was a heavy rain shower in the area four hours before kick-off.
However, a new update two-and-a-half-hours before kick-off confirmed gates were now open to fans, external to enter the stadium after the shower had passed.
Kick-off is scheduled for 17:00 local time (22:00 BST).
There are rules in place that if lightning is detected within eight miles of stadiums hosting World Cup games, matches will pause for 30 minutes and fans escorted to safe areas.
No game has been impacted by storms during the tournament so far.
Fans were told not to travel for Monday’s World Cup game between France and Iraq in Philadelphia due to “inclement weather in the region”.
Heavy downpours and bouts of thunder and lightning are forecast for the Group I tie, which is the 42nd match of this World Cup.
“Due to inclement weather in the region, gates opening will be delayed,” a statement by the Lincoln Financial Field, the name of the ground the match is taking place, said on X., external
“If you are not in the area, please do not travel to Philadelphia Stadium at this time.
“A new gates opening time will be communicated once the weather has passed. If you are near Philadelphia Stadium, please take shelter.”
There was a heavy rain shower in the area four hours before kick-off.
However, a new update two-and-a-half-hours before kick-off confirmed gates were now open to fans, external to enter the stadium after the shower had passed.
Kick-off is scheduled for 17:00 local time (22:00 BST).
There are rules in place that if lightning is detected within eight miles of stadiums hosting World Cup games, matches will pause for 30 minutes and fans escorted to safe areas.
No game has been impacted by storms during the tournament so far.
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