The World Cup match between France and Iraq was suspended for the first time due to adverse weather conditions and the risk of lightning. The fixture, considered one of the key matches of this stage of the tournament, was halted as a severe storm approached the venue.
Tournament officials announced that the start of the second half had been delayed by at least 15 minutes. Spectators were also asked to temporarily evacuate the stadium for their own safety.
According to reports, the match will not resume for at least 30 minutes. A final decision regarding the continuation of the game will be made after weather conditions are reassessed and officials are satisfied that the threat of lightning has passed.
The suspension of the match due to severe weather is considered a rare occurrence in World Cup history and has attracted widespread attention from football fans and sports media alike.
Writer:Salima Aryaei
