Stadium gates opening for France v Iraq game delayed amid 'inclement' weather - organisers - Reuters

Organisers announced that the opening of stadium gates for the France v Iraq game was delayed. This disruption occurred due to inclement weather conditions affecting the event. The World Cup match, scheduled to take place in Philly, faced these weather delays, impacting the initial entry of spectators into the venue. Both Reuters and other reports confirm that the timing of the gate openings was pushed back specifically because of the prevailing atmospheric conditions at the stadium.