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22 treated for heat-related illnesses at FIFA Fan Festival, including 4 who were hospitalized

The festival opened for the first time Thursday as fans gathered to watch Mexico vs. South Africa.

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What happened The festival opened for the first time Thursday as fans gathered to watch Mexico vs. South Africa.
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KHOU11 (Tegna, Houston)News report · Jun 12, 3:59 AM

22 treated for heat-related illnesses at FIFA Fan Festival, including 4 who were hospitalized

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The festival opened for the first time Thursday as fans gathered to watch Mexico vs. South Africa.

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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Jun 12, 2:21 AM

Fans disappointed by sudden denial notifications from Boston's FIFA Fan Festival

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"It's really disappointing, really disappointing," one fan said. "I live in Boston, I've been here since 2019, and I'm just like, Boston can do better."

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The Globe and MailNews report · Jun 12, 1:00 AM

Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival cancelled due to severe weather

Organizers cited lightning risk as reason for the cancellation

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KTRK / ABC13 HoustonNews report · Jun 11, 11:59 PM

'Difficult process': coffee shop owner frustrated with FIFA Fan Festival road closures as sales slow

A coffee shop owner near FIFA's Fan Festival told ABC13 that road closures were affecting his business, citing lower-than-usual sales on day one of the World Cup.

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Jun 11, 11:59 PM: KTRK / ABC13 Houston joined the source map.

Jun 12, 1:00 AM: The Globe and Mail joined the source map.

Jun 12, 2:21 AM: WCVB Boston (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jun 12, 3:59 AM: KHOU11 (Tegna, Houston) joined the source map.

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