Fans have been told not to travel to the Philadelphia Stadium for Monday's World Cup game between France and Iraq because of "inclement weather in the region".

France against Iraq is the third game to be held at the Philadelphia Stadium at the 2026 World Cup 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." 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. 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.