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Congo’s soccer team arrives in Houston, where the Texas heat impacted a crowded FIFA Fan Festival
By Michael Adkison at Houston Public Media
· June 12, 2026
· 1 min read
On the first day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Houston's fan festival reached its 7,500-person capacity and multiple people were reportedly hospitalized with heat-related illnesses.
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Published: June 12, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media ·
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