The match between France national football team and Iraq national football team has been disrupted after severe weather conditions forced officials to suspend proceedings and delay kickoff by a minimum of 50 minutes.
The match was halted shortly after the start of the second half as heavy rainfall swept across the stadium, creating unsafe playing conditions with lightning activity and thunderstorms making the pitch unplayable.
In an official stadium announcement, spectators were instructed to immediately evacuate the stands and seek shelter in designated safe areas. Security and match officials coordinated the orderly exit of fans as safety protocols were activated in response to the escalating weather threat.
Organisers have confirmed that the fixture will not resume until conditions are deemed safe, with meteorological teams continuing to monitor the situation closely. Players from both sides were also taken off the field and returned to the dressing rooms as a precaution.
The disruption adds uncertainty to the evening’s schedule, with fans now awaiting further updates on whether the match will proceed later tonight once the storm system clears.
