World Cup 2026: Gates open after fans told not to travel to France-Iraq game due to bad weather
Fans have been told not to travel for Monday’s World Cup match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia due to “severe weather conditions in the region”.
Heavy showers, thunder and lightning are expected in Group I, the 42nd match of the World Cup.
In the statement made by Lincoln Financial Field, it was stated that “Due to the harsh weather conditions in the region, the opening of the gates will be delayed” and the name of the field where the match will be played was stated. He said it in X., external
“If you are not in the area, please do not go to Philadelphia Stadium at this time.
“You will be notified when the new gates will open once the weather has passed. If you are near Philadelphia Stadium, please take shelter.”
Four hours before the match, there was heavy rain in the region.
However, a new update two and a half hours before kick-off confirmed the gates now open to fans, external Entering the stadium after the rain stops.
Kick-off is scheduled for 17:00 local time (22:00 BST).
There are rules that if lightning is detected within 12 kilometers of the stadiums hosting World Cup matches, the matches will be paused for 30 minutes and the fans will be taken to safe areas.
No matches in the tournament have been affected by the storm so far.
