The weather disruption comes at a critical time for both nations in Group I. France entered the tournament in strong form, having won four of their last five matches, including clinical friendly victories over Colombia and Brazil.
Didier Deschamps’ side started their campaign with a 3-1 win over Senegal and are looking to secure an early ticket to the round of 32.
For Iraq, the conditions add another layer of difficulty to a must-win situation. Following a 4-1 defeat to Norway in their opening match, Graham Arnold’s side needs a result to keep their knockout dreams alive. The Lions of Mesopotamia showed flashes of quality in their opener, particularly through target man Aymen Hussein, but individual defensive errors proved costly in Boston.
