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World Cup sees first weather delay as fans cleared from seats at France-Iraq match in Philadelphia
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Associated Press, COLLIN BINKLEY , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the World Cup match and the weather delay can be found through KOSA CBS7, a local news source in the Permian Basin area.
A weather delay occurred during a World Cup match between France and Iraq. The match was being played in Philadelphia when heavy rain and an incoming thunderstorm prompted the delay. This happened at halftime on Monday.
The delay caused thousands of fans to seek shelter, clearing them from their seats. It is reported as the first rain delay of the tournament. Heavy rain was also present ahead of another scheduled game on Monday night.
Further details about the World Cup match and the weather delay can be found through KOSA CBS7, a local news source in the Permian Basin area.
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Category: local Published: June 22, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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