A friendly match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia was temporarily suspended at halftime due to a lightning storm. Players were directed to the locker rooms and spectators to safe areas within the stadium as a precautionary measure. The game resumed at 5:50 AM Bangladesh time, with the second half underway. France had been leading 1-0 at the time of the stoppage, dominating the first half of play. The interruption was due to concerns over player and spectator safety related to potential lightning strikes. The match is part of Group ‘I’. Play continued after authorities deemed conditions safe.